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FY03 VYJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,075 mi
Last recorded168,075 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VYJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 168,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

welding has been done

Pass 20 Jan 2022 165,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 160,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 6 Nov 2019 155,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 149,118 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 144,277 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,059 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 138,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 130,528 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,264 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,650 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 105,644 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2011 102,087 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 18 May 2011 102,087 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 May 2010 97,885 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 18 May 2010 97,885 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,408 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 89,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Washers Inop

O/S/F Fog Lamp Inop

Pass 29 May 2007 84,454 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 84,454 miles

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

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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FY03 VYJ 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 FY03 VYJ, 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 FY03 VYJ registered?

FY03 VYJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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