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FN03 EYA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,980 mi
Last recorded163,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 EYA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 163,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing rear centre seats fitted wrong (7.1.2 (a))

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

general corosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 161,199 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full underneath area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 155,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various areas underneath vehicle been welded

Fail 15 Jun 2019 156,905 miles

Nearside Front Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 152,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 152,444 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 148,090 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 142,603 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 135,168 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 125,826 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 125,826 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear screen wash inop.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 118,661 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 118,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2012 111,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 103,526 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 95,738 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,637 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 79,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,865 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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FN03 EYA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN03 EYA, 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 FN03 EYA registered?

FN03 EYA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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