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RK03 EAC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,048 mi
Last recorded169,048 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 EAC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 169,048 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

front brake discs corroded

front pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 22 Jan 2013 162,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 154,447 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front top mounts slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2012 154,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front top mounts slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2011 100,666 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 100,607 miles

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,391 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,453 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 91,453 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,085 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 162,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 162,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 139,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 124,347 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 124,235 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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RK03 EAC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RK03 EAC, 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 RK03 EAC registered?

RK03 EAC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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