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AE03 WDD

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

242,881 mi
Last recorded242,881 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 242,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 197,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill damaged/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill damaged/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 197,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill damaged/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill damaged/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working nearside and off side (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 May 2018 162,085 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Fail 1 May 2018 162,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 161,463 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 135,943 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 135,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 126,287 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 126,287 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

the rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,494 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)

exhaust tailpipe is heavily corroded

offside front inner c.v gaiter is split

Pass 15 Apr 2014 105,760 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,624 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 96,624 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,484 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 79,819 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 79,819 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 71,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,126 miles

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

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 62,126 miles

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

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

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,904 miles

o/s and n/s inner cv boots split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,191 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 WDD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WDD, 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 WDD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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