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AE03 EWB

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,090 mi
Last recorded201,090 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EWB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 201,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 189,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 179,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 169,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front headlamp deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 160,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 160,841 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 154,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 147,421 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 123,838 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 123,835 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2008 103,289 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 103,289 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 80,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,641 miles

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

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 EWB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE03 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

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

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