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HF03 RHU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,135 mi
Last recorded136,135 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 RHU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2021 136,135 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 133,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp pattern dim

Fail 28 Sep 2020 133,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp pattern dim

Pass 10 Apr 2019 127,580 miles

both front headlamp patters dim

Fail 10 Apr 2019 127,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp patters dim

Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,773 miles

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

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

Offside sill damaged

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,758 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 May 2015 97,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 97,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 89,230 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 89,230 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 81,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 81,403 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 75,209 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 75,209 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 70,355 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 66,066 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 62,176 miles

Both rears and o/s/f tyre worn slightly on sidewalls.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 May 2009 62,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both rears and o/s/f tyre worn slightly on sidewalls.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,552 miles

O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,645 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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HF03 RHU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

HF03 RHU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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