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FC03 VBG

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,003 mi
Last recorded166,003 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 VBG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 166,003 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 141,256 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 141,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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FC03 VBG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 105,771 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 FC03 VBG, 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 24 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FC03 VBG registered?

FC03 VBG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FC03 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC03 VBG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FC03 VBG have outstanding finance?

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