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SY03 FEV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,796 mi
Last recorded194,796 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 FEV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 194,796 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 194,758 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 186,235 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 186,196 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT: 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 178,241 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both in boot ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 159,761 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 159,361 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 146,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexi slightly twisted

Outer offside and nearside sills corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside and nearside ( in boot ) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 146,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between front and centre box,s (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake flexi slightly twisted

Outer offside and nearside sills corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside and nearside ( in boot ) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2015 134,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 109,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear seat removed

Fail 12 Feb 2014 109,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,501 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,181 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,147 miles

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,571 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,621 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has nail in it

offside rear tyre starting to distort

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 FEV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY03 FEV, 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 SY03 FEV registered?

SY03 FEV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is SY03 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 FEV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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