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SF03 LZM

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,982 mi
Last recorded149,982 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 LZM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 149,982 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, 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 26 Feb 2015 145,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 145,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 140,184 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 135,088 miles

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

n/s/f tyre down to wear bars

Fail 26 Feb 2013 135,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre down to wear bars

Pass 25 Feb 2012 130,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 124,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 118,698 miles

o/s inner drive shaft splines badly worn-likely to lose drive anytime.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 111,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 105,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 101,556 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,911 miles

o/s/f wing scratched †bumper out of lin e on o/s/r

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 LZM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SF03 LZM, 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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What year was SF03 LZM registered?

SF03 LZM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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