2003 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · SB03 ALF

The Alfa Romeo Spider last underwent MOT examination on 19 August 2024 at 73,358 miles and failed with no defects recorded; with no later test logged, the car has remained without a valid MOT for nearly 23 months relative to today's date of 16 July 2026, leaving its present roadworthiness unverified. Prior to that, the tester passed it on 14 August 2023 at 70,815 miles after a failure on 18 July 2023 at 70,814 miles, again showing no defects. This recurrence of blank-failure entries interspersed with clean passes signals an unstable documentary history rather than a worsening mechanical trend, though the lack of advisories obscures true condition. The odometer climbed from 70,111 miles on 7 May 2022 to 73,358 miles by 19 August 2024, a gain of 3,247 miles across 28 months, equating to circa 1,400 miles per year. Against the vehicle's 23-year lifespan, the overall average of about 3,189 miles annually confirms exceptionally light use. A notable gap sits between the May 2022 pass at 70,175 miles and the July 2023 failure at 70,814 miles, where only 639 miles accrued in fourteen months, indicating prolonged storage. Sparse test entries with zero recorded defects offer little insight into consumable wear or structural integrity. Given the absence of documented faults, a buyer must commission a physical inspection of critical components. The tester flagged no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or corrosion in any test, yet the low mileage and likely standing periods raise suspicion of perished rubber mounts and hidden structural rust on the floor pan or subframes. We recommend scrutinising the rear trailing arm bushes, front wishbone bearings and exhaust emissions under cold start, as these commonly degrade on aged Italian roadsters regardless of recorded miles. Previous owners presented the car for three failed tests without any defect entries, implying either casual attitude to proper documentation or repeated minor non-mechanical rejections such as lighting or paperwork. The clean pass in August 2023 at 70,815 miles after a prior week's failure shows the issues were resolved swiftly, but the lack of detail demands independent verification of binding calipers and tyre tread depth before purchase.