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RL03 VXJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

229,279 mi
Last recorded229,279 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 229,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 229,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 211,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 211,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 200,854 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 188,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2016 188,381 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 186,354 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 186,354 miles

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

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

both rear discs badly lipped.o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges and on wear bands

Pass 24 Apr 2014 179,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2013 170,328 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 170,328 miles

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

Brake servo repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 160,808 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 160,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2011 150,967 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seat belt starting to fray.o/s/r lens cracked.o/s/r tyre on wear bands

Pass 3 May 2011 150,967 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray.o/s/r lens cracked.o/s/r tyre on wear bands

Fail 30 Apr 2010 140,957 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 140,957 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 131,111 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 120,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

baby seat fitted to o/s middle seat.

rear seats not fitted.

Pass 6 May 2008 120,355 miles

baby seat fitted to o/s middle seat.

rear seats not fitted.

Pass 4 May 2007 109,884 miles

rear bumper marked †all b rake discs lipped †n/s/f door dented

Pass 4 May 2006 97,039 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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RL03 VXJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VXJ, 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 RL03 VXJ registered?

RL03 VXJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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