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HS03 NJK

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NJK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 79,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 79,280 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,858 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 77,855 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 77,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/rear bump stop loose n/s/rear bump stop missing

Fail 20 Jun 2020 75,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/rear bump stop loose n/s/rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Apr 2019 71,434 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 27 Apr 2019 71,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 7 Apr 2018 67,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coolant leak from radiator hose

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 7 May 2015 61,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 61,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 58,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,004 miles

exhaust very rusty and blowing at rear joint

front brake discs wearing thin

wiring by cooling fan insecure burning on exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

coolant below minimum level

rear exhaust has temporary repair

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate deteriorating, recommend changing

handbrake lever has little reserve travel and may require adjustment or repair

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,013 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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HS03 NJK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HS03 NJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HS03 NJK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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