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BU03 WOR

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,484 mi
Last recorded163,484 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WOR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 163,484 miles

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

offside front steering arm has slight play in inner joints

Fail 15 Sep 2017 163,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front steering arm has slight play in inner joints

Pass 10 Sep 2016 159,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 150,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 140,141 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 140,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 132,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs both side lipped & corroded all round.

n/s/f bumper damaged.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 122,427 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 120,094 miles

lower covers fitted concealing components

slight lift in both front strut mounts

Fail 15 Dec 2010 120,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

lower covers fitted concealing components

slight lift in both front strut mounts

Pass 10 Sep 2009 114,245 miles

Both front top strut mounts have slight freeplay

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Lower engine covers fitted

Rear number plate starting to blister

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2009 114,245 miles

Both front top strut mounts have slight freeplay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Rear number plate starting to blister

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 106,730 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 106,730 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 93,029 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 70,810 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 WOR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WOR, 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 WOR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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