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FH03 CHC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,825 mi
Last recorded160,825 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 CHC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 160,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 157,887 miles

Nearside Front jacking point rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2022 155,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front jacking point rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 155,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under the below passenger side front is got hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central under try corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 153,692 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 152,849 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 149,426 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 144,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 138,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 133,115 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 133,115 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 127,597 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 127,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 115,731 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 107,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 107,839 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 99,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,154 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,283 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,406 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,698 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,133 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 CHC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

FH03 CHC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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