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EK03 BXL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,277 mi
Last recorded199,277 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 BXL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 199,277 miles

slight corrosion on sills and under body

Pass 16 Dec 2017 178,436 miles

has slight corrosion on sills and arches

Fail 12 Dec 2017 178,271 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger to cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner wheel arch when on lock. (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger to cill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner whel arch when on lock. (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Completion of seat belt not done due to rear seats not being fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre wor on inner edge.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 161,932 miles

all rear seats removed

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f o/sf sills damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2016 161,870 miles

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

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

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

all rear seats removed

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f o/sf sills damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2015 147,181 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 126,350 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 107,534 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear silensor corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,616 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 80,616 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 67,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,381 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,547 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,188 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,122 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 28,122 miles

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

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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EK03 BXL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK03 BXL, 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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EK03 BXL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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