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FJ03 LNV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

516,402 mi
Last recorded516,402 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 516,402 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 167,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 147,365 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 147,355 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow servo/pump (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 131,406 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 130,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,800 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion front to rear brake pipe

nsf drop link play

slight play steering coloum

Fail 16 Sep 2014 119,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion front to rear brake pipe

nsf drop link play

slight play steering coloum

Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,104 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 103,101 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 86,213 miles

F Disks scored

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,812 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,812 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,302 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 47,993 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight uneven wear on the inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,093 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,159 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 15,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,733 miles

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

all brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,490 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,323 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 10,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 LNV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LNV, 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 LNV registered?

FJ03 LNV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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