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BU03 WPD

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,517 mi
Last recorded184,517 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 184,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake pad waring light on

Fail 6 May 2014 182,496 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perished & cracked

Pass 8 May 2013 179,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 153,625 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various exhaust system deteriorated/repaired

Pass 25 Oct 2010 117,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 89,369 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 89,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 87,317 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 87,317 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 171,134 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 154,270 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 131,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 110,600 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 110,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 86,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 84,789 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 WPD 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 WPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 WPD registered?

BU03 WPD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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