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AY03 GCZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,467 mi
Last recorded110,467 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GCZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 110,467 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 110,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,372 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2015 106,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 87,945 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,693 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 69,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,413 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,915 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,631 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 32,220 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic cover around engine bay restrictind veiw

Pass 22 May 2006 32,220 miles

plastic cover around engine bay restrictind veiw

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 GCZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

AY03 GCZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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