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DX03 VNM

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,217 mi
Last recorded191,217 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 VNM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 191,217 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 191,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 176,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s/f brake flexi hose foiling abs wire (starting to wear)

advise rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 29 Sep 2014 176,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s/f brake flexi hose foiling abs wire (starting to wear)

advise rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 27 Sep 2013 161,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres worn low on inner tread.

slight blow in center exhaust.

slight play in offside front steering.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 161,771 miles

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres worn low on inner tread.

slight blow in center exhaust.

slight play in offside front steering.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 142,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 122,230 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 122,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,305 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,011 miles

hot water pipes on nearside of vehicle, slightly leaking.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 77,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,943 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 49,238 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 36,633 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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DX03 VNM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

DX03 VNM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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