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KE03 FGU

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,950 mi
Last recorded86,950 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 FGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 86,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 86,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,860 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 86,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 86,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,110 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 85,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,168 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 84,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,748 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 82,751 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,527 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,495 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,102 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 53,902 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,978 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,472 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,052 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 20,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KE03 FGU 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 70.8%.

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 KE03 FGU, 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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What year was KE03 FGU registered?

KE03 FGU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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