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NK03 HHJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,074 mi
Last recorded145,074 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 145,074 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,465 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 112,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,495 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

front chassis outer riggers corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 108,495 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front chassis outer riggers corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front 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)

rear brake discs rusty/corroded

three child seats fitted in centre and rear

Fail 11 Jul 2014 104,698 miles

Nearside Inner 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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front 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)

rear brake discs rusty/corroded

three child seats fitted in centre and rear

Fail 10 Jul 2013 98,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front and rear tyres wearing low outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,681 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre row fitted with three child seats

Fail 18 Jul 2012 94,060 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre row fitted with three child seats

nearside front brake disc distorted,juddering

offside rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2011 90,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,875 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 75,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 66,649 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 HHJ 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 NK03 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

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

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