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AE03 PRX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,317 mi
Last recorded156,317 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 156,317 miles

brake warning light on display

n/s/ sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Apr 2017 156,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on display

n/s/ sill corroded

o/s/r tyre flat

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 27 May 2016 150,484 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Offside cv boot pinholed

brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 150,484 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wishbone rear bushes perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside cv boot pinholed

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

brake pipes corroded

coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2015 142,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 133,833 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 133,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,854 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,710 miles

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

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

wipers slight smear

Fail 17 Apr 2012 112,708 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

wipers slight smear

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,317 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 105,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,558 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 96,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 88,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,927 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 75,926 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

brake pad wear light on all pads satisfactory SENSOR WIRE BROKE N/S FRONT

Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,411 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,717 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres have uneven wear

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 PRX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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