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AF03 GBE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,074 mi
Last recorded125,074 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 125,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 112,867 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 112,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2014 99,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear anti roll bar link bushes slight play

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

o/s rear wheel arch forming corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2014 99,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear anti roll bar link bushes slight play

center exhaust clamp poor condition (cracked)

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

o/s rear wheel arch forming corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre slightly out of shape

center to rear exhaust join poor condition

n/s front tyre slightly out of shape

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2012 73,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre slightly out of shape

center to rear exhaust join poor condition

n/s front tyre slightly out of shape

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,605 miles

Both Driveshaft Inner CV Joint Gaiters Leaking Grease

Both Front AntiRollBar Link Gaiters split

Both Front Tyres ON Legal Limit!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 54,326 miles

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

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

Both Driveshaft Inner CV Joint Gaiters Leaking Grease

Both Front AntiRollBar Link Gaiters split

Both Front Tyres ON Legal Limit!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,177 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

slight damage to offside rear light unit

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,783 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)

b oth rear tyres wear edges

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,745 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 20,450 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 GBE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GBE, 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 GBE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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