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SY03 ABX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,611 mi
Last recorded170,611 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 ABX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 170,611 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and middle (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust pipes corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 170,611 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted Inner and outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted Outer sill corroded x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted Outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and middle (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust pipes corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 163,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 152,169 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes corroded need attention soon

heavily undersealed underneath and on mechanical components hard to test

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/r brake back plate corroded and deteriated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 147,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle heavily unsealled

Fail 15 Apr 2013 147,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle heavily unsealled

Pass 7 Apr 2012 140,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 136,107 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 136,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 115,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 115,938 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,379 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

nearside rear seatbelt frayed

rear seats missing

Fail 26 Mar 2009 92,366 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

nearside rear seatbelt frayed

rear seats missing

Pass 13 Mar 2008 72,577 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 1 Mar 2007 61,527 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,829 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)

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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SY03 ABX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SY03 ABX, 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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SY03 ABX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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