2004 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · K99 ERG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in its most recent test in May 2026 at 67,123 miles. This follows a multi-year trend of defect-free inspections dating back to late 2022. While the historical record shows intermittent mechanical wear and tear, the current lack of advisories suggests that the current owner is proactively addressing mechanical issues before they escalate into test failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,050 miles per year. There is a noticeable gap in usage between October 2022 and June 2024, where the car covered only 1,011 miles in twenty months. Since then, usage has increased slightly, with nearly 2,000 miles recorded since the June 2024 test. This low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine but often increases the risk of rubber component degradation and seal corrosion due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and wheel assemblies, which have shown recurring vulnerability. The 2018 test flagged an offside rear wheel bearing with play and a nearside rear shock absorber leaking, while the 2020 test identified a worn offside rear suspension arm bush. Although these appear resolved in the recent records, the buyer must verify that the bearings remain tight and the bushings have not perished or cracked due to age and low use. Given the vehicle's age and the low annual mileage, a thorough check of structural integrity across the sills and floor pans is essential. The MOT history does not explicitly highlight structural corrosion, but low-mile Alfa Romeo spiders are prone to hidden rust in areas the tester may miss. Inspect the braking system for seized calipers or pitted discs, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from surface rust and internal piston failure when not regularly exercised.