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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspention arns are corrodedand hubs are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front hubs are corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspention arms and hubs are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front suspention hubs are corroded
off side front lower wing corroded
rear seats missing time of test
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe crimps deteriorated
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Heat shield insecure
EML not working
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe crimps deteriorated
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly devoid of tread , inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Parking brake low on effort.
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber. Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row. ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly devoid of tread , inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Parking brake low on effort.
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber. Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row. ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Parking brake performance slightly low
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All middle and rear rows. ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both inner hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Parking brake performance slightly low
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both inner hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Ferrules on pipes front to rear ()
Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Ferrules on pipes front to rear ()
Rear Both lamp units damaged
Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Ferrules severely corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lens deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All 5 rear seats ()
slight damage to windscreen
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Ferrules severely corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Lens deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All 5 rear seats ()
slight damage to windscreen
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)
Rear both rear lamp units repaired with tape
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)
Rear both rear lamp units repaired with tape
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main feeds (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rows ()
Rear both rear lamp units repaired with lens tape
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear heat shield insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipe unions corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main feeds (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rows ()
Rear both rear lamp units repaired with lens tape
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear heat shield insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipe unions corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front outer sill corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both fron brake pipes greased up
offside front outer sill corroded
offside rear tyre perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear lamp cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear lamp cracked
BOTH REAR WHEELS CENTRE CAPS MISSING
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH REAR WHEELS CENTRE CAPS MISSING
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS AND LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE LAMP LENSE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS AND LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP LENSE DAMAGED
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE LAMP LENSE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Centre exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly
Four passenger seats only fitted at time of test, two rear seats removed so unable to check seat belts on rear row
Off side rear light lens damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly
Four passenger seats only fitted at time of test, two rear seats removed so unable to check seat belts on rear row
Off side rear light lens damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres worn on edges
unable to check inner brake pads
wiper blades smear
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres worn on edges
unable to check inner brake pads
wiper blades smear
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres and n/s rear tyre worn on edges of tread
front brake disc inner faces pitted slightly
one rear seat not fitted unable to check seat belt
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AU03 MWJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.
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 MWJ, 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 MWJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 August 2003.
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