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DK03 BLJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,393 mi
Last recorded168,393 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 168,393 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 153,428 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 153,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 131,436 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 123,576 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,794 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 101,580 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 87,183 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 134,848 miles

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

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

play in drive shaft sliding joints

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 BLJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BLJ, 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 BLJ registered?

DK03 BLJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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