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AU03 BAA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,615 mi
Last recorded108,615 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BAA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,737 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 101,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,892 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

drivers door mirror loose, however still secure

o/s an d n/s front chassis has corrosion

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

drivers door mirror loose, however still secure

o/s an d n/s front chassis has corrosion

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,368 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2011 85,368 miles

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

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,820 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 76,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Aug 2010 76,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,166 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 62,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,976 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

ENGINE OIL LEVEL HIGH

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,246 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,344 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 28,988 miles

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

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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AU03 BAA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AU03 BAA, 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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AU03 BAA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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