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MB04 BYK

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,111 mi
Last recorded101,111 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 BYK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,111 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 101,087 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,470 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 94,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,024 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,704 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 75,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at rear and as it goes from floor pan up bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded on front floor pan near bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,920 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,919 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,627 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 68,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,469 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,296 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 53,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,424 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 35,598 miles

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 17 May 2008 29,660 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 22,343 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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MB04 BYK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MB04 BYK, 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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MB04 BYK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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