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SP03 EHU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,247 mi
Last recorded99,247 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EHU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,524 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front top shocker bush slight play

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2020 90,511 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front top shocker bush slight play

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,238 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 85,228 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,170 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 74,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 59,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,419 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,571 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,747 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,996 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,606 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,510 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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SP03 EHU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP03 EHU, 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 SP03 EHU registered?

SP03 EHU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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