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DK03 BFP

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,024 mi
Last recorded185,024 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BFP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 185,024 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside & offside front chassis jacking points covered in underseal.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 185,019 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 177,720 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 177,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 167,535 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 167,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera,sat-nav,air fresh ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 158,238 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 148,872 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 148,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 141,262 miles

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

Rear exhaust box clamp broken but system still supported.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 134,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 130,310 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 130,310 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 125,292 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 125,292 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 118,198 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 118,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 109,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,117 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 86,112 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 76,020 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,020 miles

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

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 BFP is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 BFP registered?

DK03 BFP is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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