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AE03 JFZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,395 mi
Last recorded62,395 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,395 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,924 miles

both frontbrake pipes beginning to perish

engine oil had to be topped up in order to carry out smoke test ,we advice you change oil as grades have been mixed

exhaust front pipe to cat joint in poor condition (corroided)

some movement/play within upper steering column

spare wheel loose in its carrier

Fail 28 Aug 2010 84,924 miles

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

both frontbrake pipes beginning to perish

engine oil had to be topped up in order to carry out smoke test ,we advice you change oil as grades have been mixed

exhaust front pipe to cat joint in poor condition (corroided)

some movement/play within upper steering column

spare wheel loose in its carrier

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,798 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,381 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

wiper blades smear

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,713 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 61,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

unable to check inner brake pads

wiper blades judder

Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,201 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 JFZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

AE03 JFZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is AE03 JFZ safe to buy?

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