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SF03 FMZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,014 mi
Last recorded159,014 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 FMZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 159,014 miles

Damage to nearside door mirror glass

Damage to nearside rear lamp lense

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Rear wiper arm missing

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Feb 2015 159,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Damage to nearside door mirror glass

Damage to nearside rear lamp lense

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Rear wiper arm missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Mar 2014 146,398 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 146,395 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 139,838 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 129,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 129,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2012 129,293 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake discs worn/ corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 116,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 104,743 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2010 104,743 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,796 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 62,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,111 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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SF03 FMZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF03 FMZ, 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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SF03 FMZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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