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AD03 FWK

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

143,455 mi
Last recorded143,455 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FWK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 143,455 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 135,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 135,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 126,721 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 2 Apr 2022 122,017 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 122,017 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 116,259 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 114,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Middle exhaust system deteriorated and minor leak

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors/outer riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,359 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,421 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,281 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Minor surface rust under-side of vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - CORRODED (3.5.1i)

brake effort only just met

Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,278 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Minor surface rust under-side of vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,084 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,447 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,400 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,267 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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AD03 FWK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AD03 FWK, 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 AD03 FWK registered?

AD03 FWK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 FWK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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