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PN03 TVC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,511 mi
Last recorded198,511 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 TVC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 198,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 193,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 193,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 188,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 185,518 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 185,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 183,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 180,586 miles

Slight freeplay (lift) Both front struts

Fail 4 Jan 2016 180,583 miles

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)

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

Slight freeplay (lift) Both front struts

Pass 5 Dec 2014 171,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight freeplay (Lift) Both front struts

Fail 5 Dec 2014 171,751 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight freeplay (Lift) Both front struts

Pass 2 Dec 2013 162,771 miles

Slight freeplay (Lift) Both front struts

Fail 29 Nov 2013 162,771 miles

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

Slight freeplay (Lift) Both front struts

Pass 16 Nov 2012 152,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 152,497 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 138,074 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 123,765 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 99,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 90,860 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 80,219 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 70,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,861 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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PN03 TVC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PN03 TVC, 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 PN03 TVC registered?

PN03 TVC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for PN03 TVC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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