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GX03 PBV

2003 Seat Alhambra TDI S

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,597 mi
Last recorded172,597 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 PBV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 172,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 172,592 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 158,844 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear discs pitted

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 158,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear discs pitted

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 145,746 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 137,298 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 124,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 111,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 96,024 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 95,965 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 77,234 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI S?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
10,722
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 16
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 8
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 8
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 7
position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance 6
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GX03 PBV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra TDI S in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI S fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX03 PBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX03 PBV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra TDI S, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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