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NJ03 HZE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,715 mi
Last recorded130,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 HZE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,715 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 130,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,413 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 111,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,900 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect both front brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,578 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 70,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,502 miles

corrosion starting to affect offside front brake disc

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside and offside front sills damaged

splitting starting to affect offside rear tyre tread and walls

Fail 19 Feb 2013 70,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting to affect offside front brake disc

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside and offside front sills damaged

splitting starting to affect offside rear tyre tread and walls

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,329 miles

front brake discs corroded

front sills damaged

splitting affecting offside rear tyre tread

Fail 14 Mar 2012 68,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

front sills damaged

splitting affecting offside rear tyre tread

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,077 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal min requirement

offside drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,615 miles

offside drive shaft inner boot split

surface splitting starting to affect nearside and offside rear tyres

wear starting to affect front wiper blades

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/r outer tyre side-wall but not deep enough to reach plies

green warning lamp on dash in shape of a foot until service brake is applied (not a.b.s)

small cracks in n/s/r tyre tread and outer side-wall

small cracks in o/s/r tyre tread and outer side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 49,798 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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NJ03 HZE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ03 HZE, 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 NJ03 HZE registered?

NJ03 HZE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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