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FH03 CGV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,459 mi
Last recorded158,459 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 158,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2020 158,455 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 154,375 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion (underbody)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 148,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 141,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 135,809 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 131,228 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 131,228 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 123,151 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 109,256 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 92,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 86,960 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 82,273 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 66,917 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,942 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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FH03 CGV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FH03 CGV, 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 FH03 CGV registered?

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

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