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GN03 VHG

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

169,015 mi
Last recorded169,015 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VHG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 169,015 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 169,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 151,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 151,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 133,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front innerwing corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front chassis welded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,261 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

general corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2017 91,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union heavily corroded,may not be possible to separate from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union heavily corroded, may not be possible to separate from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

general corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,609 miles

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

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

child seats fitted rear .rear seat belts not fully checked

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

n/s/r tyre perished

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 78,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

drive belt tensioner noisey

Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 6 Jul 2013 64,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,380 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,327 miles

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

child seats in the rear

Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,339 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 51,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 46,754 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,445 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt frayed

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,914 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 VHG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

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

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