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GX03 HLH

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,665 mi
Last recorded126,665 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 HLH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 126,665 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 125,387 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,664 miles

All underbody of car has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 121,631 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 121,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger. Marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger. Marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,911 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 119,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 118,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 118,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,584 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,398 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 114,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 112,464 miles

EML is on.

No second or third row seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 112,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On trailing arm. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On trailing arm. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML is on.

No second or third row seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 103,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

No third row seats and no NS second row seat fitted.

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 103,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

No third row seats and no NS second row seat fitted.

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 98,064 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,064 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,717 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 91,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 87,277 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 82,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,016 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,004 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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GX03 HLH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GX03 HLH, 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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GX03 HLH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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