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AE03 JDF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

228,789 mi
Last recorded228,789 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JDF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 228,789 miles

Both sills damaged and corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 8 Jan 2021 228,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of the wheel arch on the bulkhead/A pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area and Lower front of wheel arch corroded under repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of the wheel arch on the bulkhead/A pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the main pipe and smaller pipe on the caliper are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is very cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the main pipe and smaller pipe on the caliper are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 225,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 225,470 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 217,585 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 217,581 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 210,007 miles

exhaust deteriorating

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2017 201,312 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 201,292 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 188,762 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 188,720 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 174,411 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear anti-roll bar bushed have movement

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 21 Mar 2014 174,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear anti-roll bar bushed have movement

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 158,562 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 158,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 138,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre wearing on disc pad sensor wire

Pass 8 Mar 2011 118,593 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,444 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,614 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 57,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,864 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 JDF 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 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 JDF, 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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AE03 JDF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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