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RN03 PMV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,504 mi
Last recorded127,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 PMV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 127,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust

rear seats removed seatbelts not tested

Fail 22 Jun 2016 127,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust

rear seats removed seatbelts not tested

Pass 12 Jun 2015 114,781 miles

both front tyres wearin g on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Jun 2015 114,772 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearin g on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Jun 2014 96,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs worn

N/S/R Light unit deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,592 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

N/S/R Light unit deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 84,464 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

front and rear number plates delaminating

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,437 miles

Both number plates starting to delaminate.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 76,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both number plates starting to delaminate.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,697 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,689 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,689 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,199 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

minor knocking from both front link pins

Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,405 miles

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

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

front number plate delaminating

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,405 miles

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

front number plate delaminating

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,072 miles

number plates starting to delaminate, not effecting characters.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,188 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear number plate delaminating

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 PMV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 RN03 PMV, 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 RN03 PMV registered?

RN03 PMV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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