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BU03 WNE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,672 mi
Last recorded172,672 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WNE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 172,672 miles

Offside 3rd row seat missing at time of test, only nearside 3rd row seat belt checked.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 172,672 miles

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

Offside 3rd row seat missing at time of test, only nearside 3rd row seat belt checked.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 152,924 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately return spring mechanism (3.1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wiring loom modified

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 131,756 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 116,799 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,752 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jun 2012 85,584 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,167 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,592 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,084 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 46,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

some wear edges of front tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,429 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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BU03 WNE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU03 WNE, 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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BU03 WNE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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