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AJ03 MZU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,458 mi
Last recorded123,458 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MZU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 123,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 123,451 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,048 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 5 ()

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Oil leak ()

center exhaust box corroded & blowing

engine cover & undertray fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers not tested

Fail 31 Jan 2018 113,048 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect hazy lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 5 ()

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Oil leak ()

center exhaust box corroded & blowing

engine cover & undertray fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers not tested

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,035 miles

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

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

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test nearside ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 104,035 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test nearside ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,181 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion to various brake pipes

exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 16 Feb 2016 98,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion to various brake pipes

exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,462 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to exhaust hangers

slight corrosion to front top strut mounts

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,169 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes

slight corrosion to exhaust and hanger corroded

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 13 Feb 2014 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

corrosion to various brake pipes

slight corrosion to exhaust and hanger corroded

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,097 miles

slight corrosion to exhuast

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,902 miles

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 16 Feb 2012 68,902 miles

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,106 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 60,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,279 miles

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

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)

both front tyres over half worn

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,608 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 32,608 miles

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

Corrosion to rear silencer

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear pads and discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,922 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 MZU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ03 MZU, 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 MZU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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