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GN03 VHF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,175 mi
Last recorded153,175 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VHF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 153,175 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 148,273 miles

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

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

n/s/and/o/s/inner and outer sill has surface corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 140,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads worn

Fail 6 Jul 2017 140,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underneath (2.4.A.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 132,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 126,752 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 126,752 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 121,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2014 121,108 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2013 113,420 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 103,400 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,540 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 91,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 79,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 65,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,699 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate det

temp repair to o/s rear lamp

Fail 26 Jun 2008 53,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear number plate det

temp repair to o/s rear lamp

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,765 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 VHF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN03 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

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

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