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GN03 FPU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,774 mi
Last recorded156,774 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 FPU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 156,774 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 156,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 151,364 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 151,363 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 141,208 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 141,206 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 133,813 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 133,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 128,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

center & both rear seats not fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 102,438 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

center & both rear seats not fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,761 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,369 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,467 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 57,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,152 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,084 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,761 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,352 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 25,508 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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GN03 FPU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GN03 FPU, 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 GN03 FPU registered?

GN03 FPU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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