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OV03 FLA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,524 mi
Last recorded181,524 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 FLA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 181,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 181,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 176,686 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 176,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 170,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 162,868 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 162,708 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with yellow ckaulk (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 147,035 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 147,035 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 135,882 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 128,782 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 128,782 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 115,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 104,473 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,952 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 80,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,733 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,637 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

all tyres a worn on edges

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

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage (under inflation)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 68,637 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

all tyres a worn on edges

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

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage (under inflation)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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OV03 FLA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OV03 FLA, 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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OV03 FLA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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