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AU03 HMC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,560 mi
Last recorded214,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 HMC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 214,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 200,508 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 200,508 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 187,689 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 187,529 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2014 173,521 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 173,521 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 160,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor pin holes in exhaust system

uneven tread wear on both rear tyres

Pass 28 May 2012 145,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noted right hand rear brake pad warning light wire broken

noted small hole on input pipe to rear silencer

Pass 25 May 2011 130,612 miles

third row right hand seat not in car at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2010 115,889 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 115,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 99,709 miles

third row seats not in car at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,580 miles

Off/s/front/inner driveshaft cv gaiter start to split. Advice replace reported item a.s.a.p.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 84,580 miles

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

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

Off/s/front/inner driveshaft cv gaiter start to split. Advice replace reported item a.s.a.p.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 70,266 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 70,042 miles

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Driver side rear seat belt twisted.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,226 miles

BOTH REAR SEATS WERE NOT FITTED WHEN TESTED.

both no. plates disfiguring.

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 HMC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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