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FG52 RVJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,606 mi
Last recorded154,606 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 RVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 154,606 miles

1/2 front exhaust mountings broken

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NS Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight movement in both front strut tops

Fail 15 Jun 2016 154,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1/2 front exhaust mountings broken

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NS Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight movement in both front strut tops

Pass 18 Jun 2015 142,828 miles

Child seats fitted to centre and rear seats

OS Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight corrosion to OS Front brake pipe

Fail 9 Jun 2015 142,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seats fitted to centre and rear seats

OS Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight corrosion to OS Front brake pipe

Pass 18 Jun 2014 130,040 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 130,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 120,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust back box slighty deteriored

Fail 1 Jun 2012 109,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust back box slighty deteriored

Pass 18 May 2011 101,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 94,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 85,973 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,731 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 76,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 64,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 55,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 53,357 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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FG52 RVJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FG52 RVJ, 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 FG52 RVJ registered?

FG52 RVJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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