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HF03 LPA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,819 mi
Last recorded162,819 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LPA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 162,819 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,634 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 123,489 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,561 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 98,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2013 98,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre wearing low and scuffed

passanger seat belt slow to return

rear brake pads looking low and some wear in disc

springs rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,295 miles

n/s/f seatbelt slow to return

slight movement in top strut mounts

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,261 miles

front pads wearing low and wear in front discs

noise in drive shaft/gear box

pasangerseat belt slow to return

play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,735 miles

front braks discs wearing

n/s front seat belt slow to return

Fail 17 Aug 2009 58,735 miles

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

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

front braks discs wearing

n/s front seat belt slow to return

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,703 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 38,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,743 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

passanger seat belt slow to return †

some inbalance front brakes

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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HF03 LPA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF03 LPA, 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 HF03 LPA registered?

HF03 LPA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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