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MY04 ALF

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,893 mi
Last recorded58,893 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY04 ALF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 58,893 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 58,720 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 58,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 58,407 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 58,058 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 57,614 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 57,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 56,361 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 55,608 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,052 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 54,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,821 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 52,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 52,394 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,381 miles

rear suspension bump stops broken up

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,855 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2011 42,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,837 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 37,741 miles

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

Noise from n/s/r lower suspension arm/coil sprind mounting area

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,305 miles

both rear bump stops broken

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,770 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,393 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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MY04 ALF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MY04 ALF, 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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MY04 ALF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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