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FN03 FPD

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,921 mi
Last recorded142,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 FPD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 142,921 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 142,921 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 138,584 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 138,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 129,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 115,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

creak at rear poss. cause ? n/s/r coil spring position ?/ yet fitment apears o,k

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2012 115,345 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

creak at rear poss. cause ? n/s/r coil spring position ?/ yet fitment apears o,k

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 99,664 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 99,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 84,830 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,830 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,875 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,799 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,518 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 FPD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN03 FPD, 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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FN03 FPD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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