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EU03 DMX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,815 mi
Last recorded150,815 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 DMX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 150,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and centre rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 150,623 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and centre rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 138,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

child's seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 22 Jan 2016 138,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

child's seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 20 Jan 2015 123,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 123,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 108,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LIGHT ON

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 95,026 miles

both front top suspention mounts have movement

oil light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,561 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 79,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,420 miles

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

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

n/s front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,969 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,392 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,799 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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EU03 DMX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU03 DMX, 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 EU03 DMX registered?

EU03 DMX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is EU03 DMX safe to buy?

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