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GN03 VGM

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,240 mi
Last recorded172,240 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 172,240 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 172,240 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 160,538 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 155,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 145,620 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 145,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 130,672 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 117,766 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 106,985 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,693 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 93,862 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 93,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,810 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 84,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 74,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

centre seat missing unable to check centre seat belt.

rear number plate fading.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,563 miles

Oil leak

centre seat missing unable to check centre seat belt.

rear number plate fading.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,632 miles

slight leak n/s/r shock.front brake pads getting low.rear number plate starting to fade.scratches around vehicle.center seat missing.wheels marked.front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,398 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 VGM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VGM, 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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GN03 VGM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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