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DA03 SVJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,580 mi
Last recorded117,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 SVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,580 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 117,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 111,489 miles

Nearside Front inner drive shaft gator split, but preventing dirt ingress

Nearside Front tyre uneven ware to outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre uneven ware to outer edge

Offside Front tyre uneven ware to inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 111,489 miles

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

Nearside Front inner drive shaft gator split, but preventing dirt ingress

Nearside Front tyre uneven ware to outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre uneven ware to outer edge

Offside Front tyre uneven ware to inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,686 miles

Both front brake flexihoses starting to deteriorated and slightly chafed by ABS wires

Both steering rack gaiters starting to deteriorate

Offside front inner CV gaiter splitting

Slight surface rust on front chassis rails

Fail 11 Jun 2015 103,686 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake flexihoses starting to deteriorated and slightly chafed by ABS wires

Both steering rack gaiters starting to deteriorate

Offside front inner CV gaiter splitting

Slight surface rust on front chassis rails

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,526 miles

offside wing mirror casing loose

Fail 24 Jun 2014 95,526 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside wing mirror casing loose

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 87,998 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,328 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre tread low 3mm

nearsiede rear tyre scraped on outside edge

rear number plate detierating

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,885 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated(recommend attention).Slight damage o/s/f sill area.

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorated(recommend attention).Slight damage o/s/f sill area.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,734 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,479 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,195 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,361 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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DA03 SVJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA03 SVJ, 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 DA03 SVJ registered?

DA03 SVJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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