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SV03 AZB

2003 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,467 mi
Last recorded166,467 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 AZB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 166,467 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 166,467 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 158,406 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

rear seats missing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 148,031 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 137,541 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 129,004 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 124,161 miles

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

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

car leaking oil

Pass 18 May 2011 118,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 112,962 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 101,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 4 Dec 2009 93,858 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 93,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 84,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,575 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 84,093 miles

n/s/front inner cv gaitor split.

Fail 25 Apr 2009 84,085 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/front inner cv gaitor split.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,007 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,810 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,872 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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SV03 AZB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AZB, 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 SV03 AZB registered?

SV03 AZB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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