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DA03 SYJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,336 mi
Last recorded178,336 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 SYJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 178,336 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front persished (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 178,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front persished (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 165,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning

Fail 12 Feb 2015 165,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning

Pass 13 Feb 2014 152,870 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 152,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 142,339 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 2 Apr 2013 142,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2012 134,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 127,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 115,197 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 115,186 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,827 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 80,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,410 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 60,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SYJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

DA03 SYJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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