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SB03 EKK

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,570 mi
Last recorded126,570 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 EKK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 121,414 miles

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

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

both cv joints worn

undersealed impairing inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,784 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 109,784 miles

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

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,492 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 93,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blown at rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bubh (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 93,473 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blown at rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bubh (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,506 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,377 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 70,986 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,640 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 66,640 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 20 May 2011 62,594 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 58,514 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,894 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 43,983 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 43,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 35,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,761 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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SB03 EKK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SB03 EKK, 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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SB03 EKK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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