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AF03 ATK

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,252 mi
Last recorded172,252 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ATK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 172,252 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes coated in grease

boot area seats not fitted

both rear "D" bushes worn

exhaust system deteriorated and blow

pitting and slight wear front discs

Pass 31 Jan 2022 165,299 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2020 162,235 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all brake pipes coated in grease

all discs worn and pitted

boot area seats not fitted

both front "D" bushes worn

both front tyres badly worn inner, no cords visible

corrosion both outer sills

exhaust system deteriorated and blow

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside mirror cracked

rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2019 159,071 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on nearside front outer sill

Pass 15 Oct 2018 155,458 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 151,361 miles

both front brake hoses deeply cracked, no cords visible

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

corrosion both front inner sills

corrosion both front outriggers

corrosion both outer sills

exhaust rear box deteriorated and blow

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

wear both inner driveshaft joints

Pass 10 Oct 2016 147,879 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses deeply cracked

corrosion both outer sills

exhaust rear box deteriorated and blow

slight wear rear antiroll bar "D"bushes

wear both inner driveshaft joints

wear nearside front top mounting

Pass 8 Oct 2015 144,006 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 139,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

not all brake pipes visable

Pass 7 Oct 2013 133,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 133,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 129,193 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2012 129,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 116,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,550 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 89,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,416 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 76,355 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 67,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,803 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,001 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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AF03 ATK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF03 ATK, 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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AF03 ATK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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