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LY04 DWM

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

42,093 mi
Last recorded42,093 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 DWM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 42,093 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 40,741 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,307 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 39,747 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,707 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad anti rattle spring not fitted correctly.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 38,704 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad anti rattle spring not fitted correctly.

Fail 14 Jun 2022 38,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 34,924 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 34,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 30,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front spring rubbing on shocker top mount

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 30,883 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front spring rubbing on shocker top mount

Pass 28 Jun 2019 27,760 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lamp assembley insecure.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 27,686 miles

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

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lamp assembley insecure.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 27,327 miles

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking from the gaiters. (2.1.5 (a))

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator lamp unit slightly loose.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 22,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 18,772 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,422 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,057 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 8,501 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

offside rear tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2011 8,380 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,208 miles

all front and rear brake disck rusty.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 8,208 miles

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

all front and rear brake disck rusty.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,087 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 7,910 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 7,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 7,641 miles

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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LY04 DWM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 52,333 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY04 DWM, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LY04 DWM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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