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FG03 JHY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,704 mi
Last recorded164,704 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 JHY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 164,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front head lamp faded need cleaning

Pass 17 Apr 2018 144,672 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 144,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 130,385 miles

Front covers fitted - components cannot be checked.

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 130,385 miles

Front covers fitted - components cannot be checked.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 123,020 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 123,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 122,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,170 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 89,578 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 76,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,813 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,921 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,921 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,522 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 58,522 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,650 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 43,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,266 miles

unable to check both third row seat belts correctly due to seats missing

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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FG03 JHY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG03 JHY, 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 FG03 JHY registered?

FG03 JHY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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