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SF03 LZT

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,761 mi
Last recorded176,761 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 LZT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 176,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 165,101 miles

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 156,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2011 148,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 135,655 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 123,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 109,919 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 109,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 106,507 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 106,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 97,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2006 94,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 90,793 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 LZT is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black 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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

SF03 LZT is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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