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SP03 JGY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,701 mi
Last recorded115,701 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 115,701 miles

all brake pipes heavily coated with underseal

exhaust centre section leaking at hanger bracket

Fail 21 Jun 2013 115,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2012 108,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 108,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 100,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,226 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 93,226 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 86,893 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 86,891 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 74,500 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside brake pipe to flexy rusty.

offside brake pipe to calliper rusty

offside front brake pipe to flexy rusty.

offside rear brakr pipe to calliper rusty.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 74,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside brake pipe to flexy rusty.

offside brake pipe to calliper rusty

offside front brake pipe to flexy rusty.

offside rear brakr pipe to calliper rusty.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,220 miles

both front tyres feathering to inner sidewall

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 JGY 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 61.5%.

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 SP03 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

SP03 JGY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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