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FJ03 GPY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,598 mi
Last recorded136,598 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GPY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 136,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill crushed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill crushed (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 136,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill crushed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill crushed (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 133,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

general under body corrosion

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 133,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

general under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 129,174 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 119,840 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 108,211 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,211 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 97,396 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 252,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 233,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wiper smeary

oil level low

slight knock from nearside suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2010 225,678 miles

front number plate plate slight deterioration

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 6 Oct 2010 225,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate plate slight deterioration

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2010 221,863 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 221,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate has dark marks

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2009 202,327 miles

slight damping around ABS pump

offside front door handle loose

oil leak engine and level on minimum

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front top shock mounts slight play

centre row centre seat belt stork cover spliting

front brake discs

front handbrake cable

front lower arms' rear bushes

front number plate

Fail 5 Oct 2009 202,295 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front top shock mounts slight play

centre row centre seat belt stork cover spliting

front brake discs

front handbrake cable

front lower arms' rear bushes

front number plate

offside front door handle loose

oil leak engine and level on minimum

slight damping around ABS pump

Pass 6 Apr 2009 180,101 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both number plates will need attention soon

advise nearside door mirror cracked

advise offside rear cuts on side wall and cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2009 180,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both number plates will need attention soon

advise nearside door mirror cracked

advise offside rear cuts on side wall and cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2008 155,273 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses very slightly chaffed

lift in both front top shock mounts

nearside rear tyre wearing low

only just passed emissions test

rear number plate

Fail 20 Oct 2008 155,273 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses very slightly chaffed

lift in both front top shock mounts

nearside rear tyre wearing low

only just passed emissions test

rear number plate

Pass 21 Apr 2008 132,762 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 132,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 127,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 125,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 104,365 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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FJ03 GPY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJ03 GPY, 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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FJ03 GPY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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