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OU03 WLE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,479 mi
Last recorded148,479 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 WLE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 148,479 miles

Coolant leak ()

brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2022 148,476 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 147,915 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 147,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2019 139,465 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 139,429 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged broken strands (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 132,111 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 131,663 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front pipes leading to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section and part of sill corroded and damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 124,701 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 116,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 116,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of front brake discs

Fail 27 Apr 2015 110,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of front brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise condition of rear exhaust advise condition of rear brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of wiper blades advise damage to screen

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 84,699 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,698 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,786 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,161 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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OU03 WLE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OU03 WLE, 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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OU03 WLE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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