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AJ03 BZL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,308 mi
Last recorded158,308 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BZL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 158,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both outer sills weak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 142,465 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 142,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 131,545 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 131,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main leading to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

windscreen damaged but not in swept area

Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,907 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 88,706 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack / perish in between tread pattern.

Front brake imbalance of 25% max allowed 25%

O/S/R brake starting to bind when turned by hand.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

drivers window does not work.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 88,372 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack / perish in between tread pattern.

Front brake imbalance of 25% max allowed 25%

O/S/R brake starting to bind when turned by hand.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

drivers window does not work.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,569 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,354 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 66,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,776 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 56,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,880 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 39,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,639 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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AJ03 BZL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ03 BZL, 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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AJ03 BZL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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