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SF03 FNK

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

183,462 mi
Last recorded183,462 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 FNK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 183,462 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 170,580 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S,N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 170,580 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S,N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 169,498 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 169,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 166,111 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 166,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 158,404 miles

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

offside handbrake requires further adjustment/repair

Fail 24 Apr 2018 158,404 miles

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

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

offside handbrake requires further adjustment/repair

Pass 15 Apr 2017 150,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 150,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 141,940 miles

offside inner cv gaiter deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 20 Apr 2016 141,940 miles

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

offside inner cv gaiter deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 17 Apr 2015 133,681 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 133,681 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 126,196 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on all four coil springs

Pass 16 Apr 2013 119,765 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 114,889 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 114,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 109,018 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyrewall damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2011 109,018 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyrewall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2010 103,705 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyrewall cut slightly

o/s door mirror cracked slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2010 103,705 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyrewall cut slightly

o/s door mirror cracked slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2009 98,392 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,633 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 75,268 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FNK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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