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PL03 MAX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,004 mi
Last recorded135,004 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 MAX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 135,004 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 134,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 129,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 129,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc BOTH INNER BOOTS.O/S INCORRECTLY REPAIRED (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S & N/S (1.8.A.1b)

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing WRONG SEAT FITTED TO CENTRE REAR.NO FITTING POINT (5.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F LOWER ARM (REAR BUSHS) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,536 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,584 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,329 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 89,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,064 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2010 45,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2010 45,377 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2010 45,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,755 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres worn below 1.6mm inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,145 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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PL03 MAX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PL03 MAX, 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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PL03 MAX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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