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P2 RFA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,070 mi
Last recorded154,070 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 RFA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 154,070 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 154,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 142,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 142,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 132,597 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 132,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,375 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 123,348 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 113,293 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 103,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 86,782 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,366 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,966 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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P2 RFA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P2 RFA, 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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P2 RFA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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