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EU03 LCP

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,450 mi
Last recorded144,450 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LCP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 144,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Feb 2018 144,450 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Mar 2017 128,849 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 128,849 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour and flashing (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 120,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x places (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning lamp on

centre rear seatbelt stalk cover broken

engine cover fitted

item removed

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 120,201 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x places (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning lamp on

centre rear seatbelt stalk cover broken

engine cover fitted

item removed

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,407 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad/fluid warning light on

Fail 19 Feb 2015 113,401 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad/fluid warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount missing, exhaust is supported

Fail 27 Feb 2014 107,646 miles

Nearside 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount missing, exhaust is supported

Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR BRAKE APPLICATION JUST EVEN

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 100,156 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER INSECURE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR BRAKE APPLICATION JUST EVEN

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,203 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,642 miles

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2008 69,056 miles

advise osf inner drive shaft boot split

advise stone chip on screen

Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,164 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to see inner brake pads

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 LCP is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LCP, 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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EU03 LCP is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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