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RL03 VHH

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,949 mi
Last recorded108,949 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VHH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 108,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 107,018 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 105,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 102,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 99,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,955 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 95,955 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,928 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 76,928 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,020 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,523 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 58,523 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,572 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 37,073 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges down to 1,6 mm

Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,958 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 31,958 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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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RL03 VHH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RL03 VHH, 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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RL03 VHH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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