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OV03 GZW

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,619 mi
Last recorded172,619 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GZW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 172,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 14 Dec 2021 172,619 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 15 Dec 2020 162,240 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 146,461 miles

Front chassic cross rails corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 137,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 101,259 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,216 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)

rear exhaust section (join) heavily corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 84,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear exhaust section (join) heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,883 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 77,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,988 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,914 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,928 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 41,928 miles

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

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

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

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 27 Jun 2007 32,325 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 32,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,081 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 GZW is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GZW, 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 OV03 GZW registered?

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

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