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AY03 DVV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,740 mi
Last recorded99,740 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,388 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 97,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,679 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Trailing Arms have surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,054 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts have surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 89,049 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts have surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,501 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 83,501 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,560 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,620 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,986 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape

both rear tyres close too limit + perished

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,065 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,366 miles

offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts not checked-childseats fitted

rearmost seatbelts not checked-seats removed

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,702 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,782 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut in inner sidewall very close to the cords

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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AY03 DVV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 DVV, 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 AY03 DVV registered?

AY03 DVV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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