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AE03 JYZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

173,419 mi
Last recorded173,419 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 173,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 146,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2012 146,130 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2011 116,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 116,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,307 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 91,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 82,649 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 82,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 74,379 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 74,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,277 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 64,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 JYZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JYZ, 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 JYZ registered?

AE03 JYZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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