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KO03 EOW

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,590 mi
Last recorded148,590 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 EOW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 148,590 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2020 148,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake pads have got very hot (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine oil needs topping up

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Pass 26 Mar 2019 139,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 15,028 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 134,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 130,221 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 120,282 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 114,934 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 109,663 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,183 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 104,183 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 98,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 93,758 miles

n/s/ door mirror cover broken, rear wiper not clear screen fully, front brake discs worn and rusty, small centre exhaust pip where goes into rear exhaust box

Fail 12 Mar 2010 93,758 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/ door mirror cover broken, rear wiper not clear screen fully, front brake discs worn and rusty, small centre exhaust pip where goes into rear exhaust box

Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,529 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 89,529 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

childs seat fitted

n/s door mirror cover marked

stone chips in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2008 85,566 miles

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN N/S MIRROR GLASS BROKEN ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODING

Fail 22 Mar 2008 85,566 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside front door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,677 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,600 miles

play in n/s/f link arm †stone chips in screen †both front tyres getting very low †rear pads getting low †n/s/f mirror surround broken

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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KO03 EOW is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KO03 EOW, 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 KO03 EOW registered?

KO03 EOW is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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