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HF03 RHX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,308 mi
Last recorded141,308 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 RHX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 141,308 miles

Advanced corrosion on centre exhaust silencer.

Engine warning light on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 141,308 miles

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

Advanced corrosion on centre exhaust silencer.

Engine warning light on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 134,002 miles

engine light on

Fail 8 Dec 2016 134,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center (7.1.1)

engine light on

Fail 14 Oct 2016 132,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 22 Oct 2015 124,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt not checked - obstruction

Fail 22 Oct 2015 124,808 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt not checked - obstruction

Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,604 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,501 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 88,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,899 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 68,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,590 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 57,590 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

REAR MOST SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS. NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre has splits

vehicle fitted with front under covers at time of test

Pass 17 May 2007 29,878 miles

vehicle fitted with front under trays at time of test

Pass 22 May 2006 16,291 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 RHX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HF03 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

HF03 RHX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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