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OV03 GWF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,569 mi
Last recorded125,569 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 125,569 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge left rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right rear (5.2.3 (e))

typical amounts of surface corrosion to brake pipes and hose ferrules.

typical amounts of surface corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 112,911 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 104,605 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-16, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

suspension units and mountings corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 104,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning tight and noisy (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-16, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

suspension units and mountings corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,594 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 97,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 90,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short door wiring loom (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear seat fitted to wrong side,

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,246 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Apr 2016 88,191 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,043 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,132 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 68,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,647 miles

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

child seats fitted x 2 in rear

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,341 miles

front brake discs worn, pads satisfactory

rear discs corroded, pads sasisfactory

Fail 7 Jun 2010 54,341 miles

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

front brake discs worn, pads satisfactory

rear discs corroded, pads sasisfactory

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,363 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 47,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,212 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 33,975 miles

Both rear seats missing,unable to check seat belts fully.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 26,378 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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OV03 GWF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV03 GWF, 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 GWF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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