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AF03 FGP

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

151,678 mi
Last recorded151,678 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FGP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 151,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 146,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 145,633 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 139,124 miles

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

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

Power steering rack has a slight fluid leak

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,016 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged very hard to opperate (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine turbo boost hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive smell of diesel under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower floor panels,chassis rails and outriggers have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 123,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine bay covers obscuring some items

under trays obscuring some items

Pass 13 Aug 2016 116,674 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers obscuring some items

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge 215/55/16

undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 28 Jul 2015 109,613 miles

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 2 Aug 2014 101,061 miles

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

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

front discs lipped and pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,436 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,330 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,099 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,651 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,592 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,996 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,467 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 FGP is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FGP, 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 AF03 FGP registered?

AF03 FGP is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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