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KR03 ZXL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,239 mi
Last recorded142,239 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 ZXL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 142,239 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under body

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 139,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 135,126 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 135,120 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength transverse chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength transverse chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 132,221 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 132,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 126,413 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive transverse chassis on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 122,243 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both dides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 122,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both dides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 115,711 miles

Front Exhaust rusty

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 115,709 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust rusty

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,279 miles

Front Exhaust Rusty

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 103,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front exhaust rusty

underbody slightly rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2015 103,340 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front exhaust rusty

underbody slightly rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2012 83,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

o/s/f iner drive shaft boot perished

Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,478 miles

centre rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

o/s/f iner drive shaft boot perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,278 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 75,120 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,866 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 62,866 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,571 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 54,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,420 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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KR03 ZXL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 KR03 ZXL, 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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KR03 ZXL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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