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SB03 EKU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,876 mi
Last recorded188,876 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 EKU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 188,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front chassis rails/ outriggers

corrosion on rear under sills

damage and corrosion to both front sills

different wheel n/s/f

front brake balance o/s slow

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2017 185,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side front chasis legs / floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode/ and off side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 10 Feb 2017 185,876 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side front chasis legs / floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode/ and off side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Feb 2016 176,326 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on underbody and prescribed areas.

Play/wear in suspension bushes.

Fail 30 Jan 2016 176,325 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on underbody and prescribed areas.

Play/wear in suspension bushes.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 167,342 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion/Damage on cills

Front Brake Pads worn.

Suspension Arm Bushes play/wear.

judder on steering

Fail 1 Feb 2015 167,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion/Damage on cills

Front Brake Pads worn.

Suspension Arm Bushes play/wear.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 158,949 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2014 158,949 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2013 149,895 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 149,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 141,978 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 127,753 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 105,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,687 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,317 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 EKU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SB03 EKU, 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 EKU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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