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CN03 OBB

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,814 mi
Last recorded223,814 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 OBB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 223,814 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 210,593 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 197,805 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perrished on side walls /no plys or cords showing/

Pass 16 Oct 2009 188,674 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 188,671 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 175,007 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 174,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front flexe brake pipes starting to perish

n/s/f o/s/r tyre walls slightly damaged

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight play in steering collum

Pass 12 Sep 2007 159,200 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 143,014 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 137,398 miles

both rear seats missing

front discs worn

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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CN03 OBB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN03 OBB, 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 CN03 OBB registered?

CN03 OBB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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