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FH03 CGF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,186 mi
Last recorded127,186 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 CGF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 127,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' long crack line in corner not affect the view (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

all four tyres side walls damage

all suspension bushes worn

all suspension corroded

underneath corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 115,800 miles

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (rear) (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2016 115,800 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (both rear) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (rear) (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,469 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 106,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 106,993 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 100,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear washer inop

Fail 3 Aug 2012 100,570 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear washer inop

Fail 2 Aug 2012 100,557 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F INNER C.V BOOT SPLITTING BUT NOT FULLY SPLIT AT THIS TIME

Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,460 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 86,452 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,885 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 57,268 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rearmost seat not fitted at time of test

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,673 miles

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

auxillary drive belt tensioner worn

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

o/s/f a.b.s sensor damaged

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

possible leak on air intake

Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,076 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

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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FH03 CGF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FH03 CGF, 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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FH03 CGF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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