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DK03 BFV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

269,447 mi
Last recorded269,447 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BFV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 269,447 miles

Rear No. Plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2015 269,395 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

different size tyres on front to rear axles

offside front door sill holed by corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2014 256,780 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 242,509 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 228,801 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 216,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 204,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 198,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 187,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 177,863 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 173,118 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 168,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 155,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 148,079 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 148,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 141,517 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 141,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2007 133,339 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 133,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 123,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 120,017 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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DK03 BFV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

DK03 BFV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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