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SV03 AYH

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,843 mi
Last recorded131,843 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 AYH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 131,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 131,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 125,092 miles

Central Rear Outer wiper and front - all slight worn

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn - corroded - ( rear slight ) (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ( slight ) (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint suspension parts and components all corroded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod - track rod no play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing nearside - both - Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Coil spring worn slight (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under sealed slight full vehicle / chassis (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 124,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axle mounting slight (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Outer wiper and front - all slight worn

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn - corroded - ( rear slight ) (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ( slight ) (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint suspension parts and components all corroded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod - track rod no play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing nearside - both - Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Coil spring worn slight (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under sealed slight full vehicle / chassis (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 119,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ( hydro pipes connected to sub-fame - slight ) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted nearside and offside - both (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside - both ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt worn rubber - limit - slight play - nearside and offside - both (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( weak service and parking brake - 18 adjust / lock clicks no lock ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside - both - upper and lower - both - rear ( mounting area corroded ) (2.7.4)

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

Spare tyre defective ( very low air pressure ) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pin bearing / pin bush - both - nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 119,007 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside - both - front sills ( at the jacking points ) (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside - both - required - limit 1.6mm or less (4.1.E.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear underfoot bay- marked - nearside and offside - both - front sills ( at the jacking points ) (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ( hydro pipes connected to sub-fame - slight ) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted nearside and offside - both (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside - both ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt worn rubber - limit - slight play - nearside and offside - both (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( weak service and parking brake - 18 adjust / lock clicks no lock ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside - both - upper and lower - both - rear ( mounting area corroded ) (2.7.4)

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

Spare tyre defective ( very low air pressure ) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pin bearing / pin bush - both - nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full vehicle front to rear axles suspension steering brakes - parts / components - ( slight corrosion ) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 115,219 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 115,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has oil protection sprayed to the underside

Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,975 miles

the exhast at rear is corroding

Pass 30 May 2012 81,646 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,304 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,451 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,785 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 50,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,626 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inside edge

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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SV03 AYH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV03 AYH, 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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SV03 AYH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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