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A17 FDA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,047 mi
Last recorded171,047 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FDA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 171,047 miles

Both front anti roll bar linkage are damaged.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear. (2.7.3)

Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 166,115 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 166,115 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 162,042 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 153,544 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 143,828 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 134,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 126,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 105,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,388 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 90,388 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,865 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,597 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,842 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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A17 FDA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 FDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 FDA registered?

A17 FDA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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