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GK03 ODE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,129 mi
Last recorded197,129 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 ODE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 197,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR & OSR Pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 197,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF outrigger box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF outrigger box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR & OSR Pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 180,308 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2017 180,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 162,636 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 145,084 miles

both front inner cv boots worn

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 126,999 miles

brake hoses perished

brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2014 126,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake hoses perished

brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 115,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Unable to carry out rear seat belt inspections due to seats in stored positions.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 115,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Unable to carry out rear seat belt inspections due to seats in stored positions.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 110,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,312 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 104,308 miles

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

Brake lever reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,105 miles

front wishbone bushes getting perished

rear subframe mounting bushes getting worn

some play front drop links

Pass 19 May 2009 86,464 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 73,371 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,996 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,280 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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GK03 ODE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GK03 ODE, 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 GK03 ODE registered?

GK03 ODE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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