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OW03 CZC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,817 mi
Last recorded161,817 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 161,817 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 161,817 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 144,036 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 144,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 127,585 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 113,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 99,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,046 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 85,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 59,681 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,922 miles

6th and 7th rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Front brake discs corroded/worn.(soon req replacement).

N/S/F and O/S/F inner CV boots split.Advise replacement.

N/S/F wishbone-rear bush parting at bonding.

N/S/R brake disc-outer surface corroded.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Signs of coolant loss from rear heater feed hoses .(under vehicle n/s/r).

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 CZC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OW03 CZC, 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 OW03 CZC registered?

OW03 CZC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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