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RN03 NVM

2003 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,584 mi
Last recorded102,584 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 NVM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 102,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 91,532 miles

Front Side Lights Dim

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,811 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 81,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,411 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,789 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,832 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,180 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 56,984 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,564 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2010 43,602 miles

both rear seats not fitted during test.

Pass 15 May 2009 38,915 miles

both rear seats not fitted to vehicle.

small stone chips fitted to front screen.

Fail 28 May 2008 33,412 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 33,412 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,388 miles

both mirror covers damaged †no rear seats fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2007 26,388 miles

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

both mirror covers damaged †no rear seats fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,809 miles

n/s/ door mirror surround marked †both o/s dorrs small chips †n/s/r quarter dent and rear bumper marked †both front tyres wearing on edges

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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RN03 NVM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RN03 NVM, 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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RN03 NVM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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