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AE03 PPZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,796 mi
Last recorded112,796 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 PPZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,796 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 112,788 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 79,393 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,211 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 72,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 69,146 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,956 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,251 miles

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

all tyres aged and cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,226 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear passenger seat removed at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 53,612 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear passenger seat removed at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,890 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,194 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 27,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,086 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 PPZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PPZ, 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 PPZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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