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OW03 CKN

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,270 mi
Last recorded157,270 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 CKN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 157,270 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 147,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2021 147,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 140,976 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 140,976 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 134,400 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,973 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 126,973 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 119,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 119,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,430 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 111,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 103,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,996 miles

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

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

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

both front sills damged

Fail 8 Apr 2014 94,992 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front sills damged

Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside top suspension mount

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,942 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,031 miles

power assited steering pump noisy

Fail 8 Apr 2009 51,031 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

power assited steering pump noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,449 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,519 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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OW03 CKN is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OW03 CKN, 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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OW03 CKN is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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