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NK03 HHG

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,841 mi
Last recorded192,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 192,841 miles

o/s/r shock damp

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 192,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 9 Feb 2018 180,634 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 180,463 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 170,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 157,766 miles

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

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

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

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

advise brake pipes are corroded

advise n/s front inner c/v gaiter is split

advise o/s front c/v gaiter is split

advise o/s rear tyre is wearing on edge

Fail 23 Jul 2015 157,756 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

advise brake pipes are corroded

advise n/s front inner c/v gaiter is split

advise o/s front c/v gaiter is split

advise o/s rear tyre is wearing on edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 143,886 miles

(advise)door light lit on dash

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

car undersude showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2014 143,886 miles

(advise)door light lit on dash

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

car undersude showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 131,012 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and o/s rear tyre worn

front inner c/v boots weeping

Fail 7 Aug 2013 130,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and o/s rear tyre worn

front inner c/v boots weeping

Pass 1 Aug 2012 118,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 118,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 104,878 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 104,878 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 95,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,184 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,181 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 61,990 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,774 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 HHG 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 61.9%.

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 NK03 HHG, 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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NK03 HHG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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