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GX03 OZA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,753 mi
Last recorded159,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OZA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 159,753 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,641 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 28,635 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount area (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre exhaust mount corroded off

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear passenger seat not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,518 miles

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

number plates damaged and discoloured

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Jun 2014 65,517 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

number plates damaged and discoloured

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,140 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 63,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 60,068 miles

Coolant leak from rear of engine.

N/S/F tyre is worn below the limit on the outer edge.

Oil level below minimum.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 21 Apr 2012 60,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak from rear of engine.

N/S/F tyre is worn below the limit on the outer edge.

Oil level below minimum.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,246 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded and poor condition

offside front grill missing

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,246 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

offside front grill missing

centre and rear exhaust corroded and poor condition

Pass 18 May 2010 55,333 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

engine management light on

front wiper blades poor condition

o/s/f grill missing

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,599 miles

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

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

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

unused cycle rack is protruding the rear of the vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2009 51,599 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

unused cycle rack is protruding the rear of the vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,209 miles

both rear tyre treads splitting

cat shield adrift

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Mar 2008 46,209 miles

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

both rear tyre treads splitting

cat shield adrift

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2007 37,990 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 29,313 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 OZA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GX03 OZA, 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 OZA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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