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PX03 GZB

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

271,446 mi
Last recorded271,446 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 GZB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 271,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough seized up (2.1.1 (a))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central unable to test belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear unable to test wheel bearing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis outriggers holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r lamp to bright

Pass 12 Feb 2018 262,856 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 262,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 249,705 miles

right indicator telltail dull

Fail 2 Feb 2017 249,694 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both as they enter the flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

right indicator telltail dull

Pass 1 Feb 2016 232,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 232,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 218,867 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 218,867 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 211,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 204,508 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 204,508 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 192,531 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 192,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 151,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 116,874 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 116,874 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,810 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 66,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 66,871 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PX03 GZB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PX03 GZB, 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 PX03 GZB registered?

PX03 GZB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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