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DX03 RVJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,065 mi
Last recorded104,065 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 RVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 104,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill

Fail 9 Jul 2025 104,062 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill

Pass 20 Mar 2021 104,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 104,012 miles

o/s/f chassis run and outrigger has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2019 104,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

o/s/f chassis run and outrigger has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,279 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,459 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s lower step area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,711 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,008 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 76,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,259 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers have slight judder

Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,259 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front wipers have slight judder

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,385 miles

wipers poor

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2010 46,753 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,753 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,728 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills damaged

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

undertray fitted

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside aim slightly high

Pass 11 Jun 2006 21,019 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2006 20,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DX03 RVJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DX03 RVJ, 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 DX03 RVJ registered?

DX03 RVJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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