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DK03 BBZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

165,468 mi
Last recorded165,468 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BBZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 165,468 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 165,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pad warning light on dash

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 160,428 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 160,428 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 160,408 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 156,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 140,017 miles

advise all brake discs have wear

Fail 5 May 2017 139,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken top ring (2.4.C.1a)

advise all brake discs have wear

Pass 5 Dec 2016 129,169 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 129,169 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 115,278 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,417 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 104,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,465 miles

all 4 brake discs lipped

both front brake hoses perishing

engine slightly smokey on emissions purge

nearside front outer sill has jacking damage

Fail 26 Feb 2015 99,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 brake discs lipped

both front brake hoses perishing

engine slightly smokey on emissions purge

nearside front outer sill has jacking damage

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,972 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 13 Feb 2014 93,972 miles

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

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,510 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,187 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 70,187 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011
Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,841 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,768 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 38,768 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,656 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,190 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 21,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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DK03 BBZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DK03 BBZ, 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 DK03 BBZ registered?

DK03 BBZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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