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FN03 HPX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,835 mi
Last recorded166,835 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 166,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 158,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 146,792 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 146,790 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 136,329 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 136,329 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 126,133 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 126,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 116,591 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 116,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 108,651 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 97,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 97,608 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 86,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 86,943 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 76,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 72,343 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 HPX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HPX, 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 HPX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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