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CU03 GVN

2003 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,513 mi
Last recorded148,513 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 GVN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 148,513 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle sill dented

Pass 15 Mar 2019 140,096 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corroded front to rear

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2019 140,096 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corroded front to rear

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 130,056 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 May 2017 118,801 miles

Offside Rear rear subframe/axle front support bracket corroded

both rear shock covers corroded and breaking up

Fail 19 May 2017 118,801 miles

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

Offside Rear rear subframe/axle front support bracket corroded

both rear shock covers corroded and breaking up

Pass 31 May 2016 107,391 miles

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

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

nail nsr tyre

Fail 27 May 2016 107,315 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

nail nsr tyre

Fail 22 May 2015 96,217 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear and corrosion in brake discs

Pass 22 May 2015 96,217 miles

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

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

wear and corrosion in brake discs

Pass 29 May 2014 76,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 76,547 miles

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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 72,505 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 72,505 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 69,025 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 64,683 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 60,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 60,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 56,177 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 50,739 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 50,739 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,404 miles

water ingress in rear number plate

Pass 8 May 2006 37,439 miles

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

rear number plate beginning to seperate

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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CU03 GVN is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CU03 GVN, 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 CU03 GVN registered?

CU03 GVN is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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