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OE03 YFP

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,744 mi
Last recorded184,744 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 YFP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 184,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 181,491 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 24 Mar 2018 181,491 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Apr 2017 181,036 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 1 Apr 2017 181,036 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Apr 2016 179,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm on inner change needed (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on inner change needed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 179,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm on inner change needed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on inner change needed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 170,977 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 170,975 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 170,758 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 170,756 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 165,535 miles

only drivers and passengers seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 149,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 132,859 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s/f brake.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,868 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 96,582 miles

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

center row center seat and far off side seat removed

near side inner cv boot split

Pass 21 May 2007 71,057 miles

center row center seat removed unable to check seat belt catch

nearside front inner driveshaft boot leaking

Pass 25 May 2006 45,940 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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OE03 YFP is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OE03 YFP, 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 OE03 YFP registered?

OE03 YFP is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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