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NK03 HCE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,947 mi
Last recorded159,947 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 HCE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 159,947 miles

parking brake has only just met the required effort to pass

Pass 8 Jan 2020 156,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 148,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 137,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 137,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 126,709 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 126,709 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel,inner rim damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2016 118,089 miles

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 7 Jan 2015 110,609 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition (inside)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 110,605 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs in poor condition (inside)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 103,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,826 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2012 88,668 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,359 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,509 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,529 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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NK03 HCE 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 76.2%.

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 NK03 HCE, 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 NK03 HCE registered?

NK03 HCE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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