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SF03 FPY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,969 mi
Last recorded171,969 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 FPY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 171,969 miles

Rear Brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Sep 2017 171,865 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Sep 2016 165,684 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 157,903 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 150,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 141,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 141,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 126,754 miles

Black smoke is exessive on high and abrupt acceleration.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 118,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,198 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,932 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 108,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,757 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 93,460 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 93,456 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2007 71,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 107,364 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 107,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 FPY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FPY, 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 FPY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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