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SK03 EVD

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,610 mi
Last recorded132,610 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 EVD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 132,610 miles

auxiliary belt noise

exhaust badly corroded, deteriorating

front to rear front sections brake pipes corroded

nsf inner cv boot perished

nsf suspension arm bush split

nsf tyre close to limit, osf tyre edge worn 2254517

oil leak(s)

osf brake hose perished

osr roll bar mount bracket badly deteriorated

play nsf track rod end

rear brake discs corroded

rear shock absorbers badly deteriorated

underbody and components badly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2020 132,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

auxiliary belt noise

exhaust badly corroded, deteriorating

front to rear front sections brake pipes corroded

nsf inner cv boot perished

nsf suspension arm bush split

nsf tyre close to limit, osf tyre edge worn 2254517

oil leak(s)

osf brake hose perished

osr roll bar mount bracket badly deteriorated

play nsf track rod end

rear brake discs corroded

rear shock absorbers badly deteriorated

underbody and components badly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 127,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2019 127,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 123,515 miles

auxiliary belt noise

bushes separating front arms

exhaust join and tail pipes badly corroded

front shafts inner boots perished

nsf brake pipe corroded close to limit / front section corroded

various underbody and components corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 123,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

auxiliary belt noise

bushes separating front arms

exhaust join and tail pipes badly corroded

front shafts inner boots perished

nsf brake pipe corroded close to limit / front section corroded

various underbody and components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,281 miles

abs fault on road

both front arms bushes separating

exhaust front join badly corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded to limit / front section corroded

rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2017 118,281 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front arms bushes separating

exhaust front join badly corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded to limit / front section corroded

rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 114,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 110,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 110,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 103,209 miles

Rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 92,877 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 92,875 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,090 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

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

brake pipes becoming corroded in places

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,783 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate and worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2009 58,792 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 58,792 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Feb 2008 49,486 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,527 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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SK03 EVD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SK03 EVD, 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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SK03 EVD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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