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KW03 VZD

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,166 mi
Last recorded153,166 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VZD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 153,166 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 150,222 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 150,201 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit securing bracket fitted wrong way (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlights will not adjust from switch in drivers seat (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall/ tread heavily cracked through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test nearside and offside rearmost seats removed ()

fuel filter insecure

headlights deteriorated and covered in lubricant

Pass 27 Jan 2021 149,308 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged and corroded

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

Offside Front sill damaged and corroded

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 149,308 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged and corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front sill damaged and corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 146,876 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 146,876 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 142,260 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 135,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 127,270 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 127,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 120,710 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 120,710 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 113,407 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 113,407 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 106,871 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 99,690 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 99,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,952 miles

Nearside inner cv gaiter split.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 94,952 miles

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

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

Nearside inner cv gaiter split.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,175 miles

Brake pedle slightly worn.

Nearside rear ,tyre perishing.

Off side front tyre worn uneven.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,419 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 84,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,371 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 78,714 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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KW03 VZD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black 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 KW03 VZD, 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 KW03 VZD registered?

KW03 VZD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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