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OU03 WLF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

245,800 mi
Last recorded245,800 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 WLF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2018 245,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in white chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in white chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in white chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

under body of car starting to corrode in prescribed areas

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Mar 2017 231,185 miles

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

tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2017 231,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 219,367 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 219,366 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 207,013 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 207,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 176,827 miles

near side front inner drive shaft rubber perished

Fail 11 Sep 2013 176,827 miles

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

near side front inner drive shaft rubber perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 155,318 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 136,158 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 10,156 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2010 10,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 75,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 63,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,184 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 WLF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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