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RK03 JWZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,542 mi
Last recorded136,542 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 JWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 136,542 miles

front tyres 2mm

offside front top mount worn

offside rear tyre perished and uneven inner tread

rear roll bar bushes worn

Fail 15 Sep 2015 136,469 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cv noise

front tyres 2mm

offside front top mount worn

offside rear tyre perished and uneven inner tread

rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 122,361 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 111,462 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 111,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,214 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 99,167 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,338 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread but not showing cords

Fail 19 Oct 2011 88,338 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread but not showing cords

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,071 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint cover has split

Nearside front top suspension mounting has slight play

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside front top suspension mounting has slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2009 64,296 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint cover has split

Nearside front top suspension mounting has slight play

Nearside rear tyre has more than one cut in the tyre tread not exposing cords

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside front top suspension mounting has slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2008 50,819 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,819 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,171 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,570 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 35,543 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,654 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 JWZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RK03 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

RK03 JWZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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