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GK03 OGS

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,200 mi
Last recorded113,200 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 OGS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 113,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged main center (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

drivers seat back slightly insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2017 113,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged main center (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

drivers seat back slightly insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2016 110,186 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 110,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,057 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 105,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 97,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,599 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,690 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front chassis outriggers

jacking damage to both front sills

o/s front tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s front track rod end ball joint

Fail 11 Aug 2011 85,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front chassis outriggers

jacking damage to both front sills

o/s front tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s front track rod end ball joint

Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,995 miles

Both front sills damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre kerb damage

Nearside inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Nearside rear tyre has a bolt stuck in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front indicator bulb faded

Offside rear tyre inner kerb damage

Fail 25 Aug 2010

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Both front sills damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre kerb damage

Nearside inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Nearside rear tyre has a bolt stuck in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front indicator bulb faded

Offside rear tyre inner kerb damage

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,868 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front sidelight dim

offside front tyre worn inner edge and getting down

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2009 74,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front sidelight dim

offside front tyre worn inner edge and getting down

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 202,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 179,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 169,280 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 149,102 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 120,380 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 OGS is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OGS, 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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GK03 OGS is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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