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AU03 BFA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,573 mi
Last recorded108,573 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BFA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 108,573 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s inner steering arm has a minor play

Fail 11 Jan 2011 108,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s inner steering arm has a minor play

Pass 16 Dec 2009 108,673 miles

O/S/F Inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 108,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

O/S/F Inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 108,673 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 108,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 108,213 miles

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

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 BFA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BFA, 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 AU03 BFA registered?

AU03 BFA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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