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KV03 ZXG

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

174,888 mi
Last recorded174,888 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 ZXG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 174,888 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 174,886 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 168,529 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 168,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 156,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe /jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 156,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of front subframe /jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe /jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 144,594 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,695 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 128,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f top shock absorber mountingcorroding

Pass 3 Feb 2017 118,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 118,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,141 miles

Front Both sills slighly distorted

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 116,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Both sills slighly distorted

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,458 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake pipes beginning to coorde

Fail 3 Feb 2014 110,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes beginning to coorde

Fail 4 Feb 2013 105,467 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 105,467 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,770 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 99,763 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,711 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,881 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 79,842 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,255 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,547 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 68,546 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 60,864 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,864 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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KV03 ZXG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 KV03 ZXG, 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 KV03 ZXG registered?

KV03 ZXG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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