MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pioes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
both front chassis legs corroded
both front sills corroded outside prescribed areas
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
both front chassis legs corroded
both front sills corroded outside prescribed areas
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
slight play in o/s rack end
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM03 TVZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FM03 TVZ, 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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FM03 TVZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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