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GX03 VNV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,169 mi
Last recorded171,169 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 171,169 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 171,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 151,297 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 151,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 143,157 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 143,154 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 142,760 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,689 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,525 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit and perished 215/55/16

offside rear tyre starting to perish 215/55/16

passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2015 123,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit and perished 215/55/16

offside rear tyre starting to perish 215/55/16

passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2013 103,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 215/55/zr16

Fail 18 Sep 2012 96,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 215/55/zr16

Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,851 miles

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

front inner brake pads appear low

inner face of front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Oct 2011 90,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

front inner brake pads appear low

inner face of front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,531 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 80,449 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bottom engine brace badly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,634 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 56,574 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked, view passable, but suggest renewed.

High level stop light has a bulb not working.

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

Offside front ABS wire rubbing on wheel on lock and wearing through.

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 56,574 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked, view passable, but suggest renewed.

High level stop light has a bulb not working.

Offside front ABS wire rubbing on wheel on lock and wearing through.

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 15 May 2006 37,589 miles

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)

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 VNV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VNV, 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 GX03 VNV registered?

GX03 VNV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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