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FJ03 GSU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

176,615 mi
Last recorded176,615 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GSU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 176,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 169,910 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 169,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 169,896 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear door does not open from inside handle jamed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine oil low topped before test

Pass 23 Mar 2017 163,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine wet with oil

slight play in front suspension top mounts

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 23 Mar 2017 163,467 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine wet with oil

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in front suspension top mounts

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 155,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 10 Mar 2016 155,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel dripping from engine - source not visible as under trays and engine covers fitted (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily perished and has 2 nails - budget - 215/55/16 97v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and has signs of binding (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine has a misting of oil

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 146,474 miles

STRONG ADVISE engine and gearbox damp/wet with oils. wet around fuel pump, possible fuel leak also

STRONG ADVISE exhaust rear silencer heatshield insecure

STRONG ADVISE nearside front outer door handle stiff/sticky

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyre perished and worn on edges/outer sidewall. tread worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

STRONG ADVISE underside fuel pipe ferrule heavily corroded and split, not leaking at prtesent

both front chassis outriggers heavily corroded and holed but outside prescribed areasw

corrosion on all rear suspension componants, heavily corroded in places

corrosion on front of exhaust system, front pipe joining flange and securing bolts heavily corroded and in poor condition

corrosion throughout vehicle underside

engine undertray loose at rear

front coilsprings corroded

front numberplate deteriorated

front tyres slightly perished

play in front suspension top mounts

power steering pipework corroded

rear 2 seats folded flat, partial belt check carried out

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe bushes deteriorated and dropped

slight earth fault evident from rear lamps

slight imbalance from rear service brake during application

turbo pipework stained and damp with engine oil

Fail 18 Mar 2015 146,474 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

STRONG ADVISE engine and gearbox damp/wet with oils. wet around fuel pump, possible fuel leak also

STRONG ADVISE exhaust rear silencer heatshield insecure

STRONG ADVISE nearside front outer door handle stiff/sticky

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyre perished and worn on edges/outer sidewall. tread worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

STRONG ADVISE underside fuel pipe ferrule heavily corroded and split, not leaking at prtesent

both front chassis outriggers heavily corroded and holed but outside prescribed areasw

corrosion on all rear suspension componants, heavily corroded in places

corrosion on front of exhaust system, front pipe joining flange and securing bolts heavily corroded and in poor condition

corrosion throughout vehicle underside

engine undertray loose at rear

front coilsprings corroded

front numberplate deteriorated

front tyres slightly perished

play in front suspension top mounts

power steering pipework corroded

rear 2 seats folded flat, partial belt check carried out

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe bushes deteriorated and dropped

slight earth fault evident from rear lamps

slight imbalance from rear service brake during application

turbo pipework stained and damp with engine oil

Pass 21 Mar 2014 137,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 136,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 126,414 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 118,962 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,728 miles

alternator belt poor condition

front brake pads worn low

front no. plate poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2011 114,706 miles

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

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

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

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

alternator belt poor condition

front brake pads worn low

front no. plate poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2010 111,066 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 111,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 106,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 106,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 101,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 17 Mar 2008 101,715 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2007 98,375 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 98,375 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2006 90,010 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 GSU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 FJ03 GSU, 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 GSU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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