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AY03 KZJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,432 mi
Last recorded187,432 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 187,432 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust corroded at flange

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear seat belts not checked due to no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 23 May 2017 187,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust corroded at flange

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear seat belts not checked due to no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2016 182,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

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

front of sills are rusty

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 182,315 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

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

front of sills are rusty

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 172,893 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to N/S and O/S inner sills at front and rear.Also corrosion to front chassis, near suspension arms

Fail 29 May 2015 172,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight corrosion to N/S and O/S inner sills at front and rear.Also corrosion to front chassis, near suspension arms

turbo pipe insecure and leaking on O/S

Pass 3 Jun 2014 164,251 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 164,251 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 155,243 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 149,510 miles

Both front metal brake pipes on calipers corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 149,510 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front metal brake pipes on calipers corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 140,459 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

rear number plate watermarked

Fail 2 Jun 2011 140,457 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

rear number plate watermarked

Pass 7 May 2010 126,811 miles

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

rear no plate has some staining

Fail 1 Jun 2009 110,598 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 110,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 92,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,763 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 73,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 56,178 miles

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 KZJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AY03 KZJ, 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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AY03 KZJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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