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FJ03 LHZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,522 mi
Last recorded181,522 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 181,522 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 172,998 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 172,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 166,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 166,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 160,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 140,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 117,868 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 117,868 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 95,373 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 74,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LHZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LHZ, 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 FJ03 LHZ registered?

FJ03 LHZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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