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AE03 EVG

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,222 mi
Last recorded128,222 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EVG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 128,222 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,864 miles

Corrosion nearside front floor

Corrosion to insides or both front brake discs

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 12 Mar 2018 121,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion nearside front floor

Corrosion to insides or both front brake discs

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,017 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 117,017 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 111,710 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 103,979 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 103,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 92,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 92,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 91,669 miles

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

screenwash frozen

Pass 21 Jan 2013 91,669 miles

screenwash frozen

Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,556 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 77,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,723 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

camshaft timing belt due this year

Pass 15 Jan 2009 64,842 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 58,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,261 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,932 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,984 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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AE03 EVG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE03 EVG, 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 AE03 EVG registered?

AE03 EVG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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