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VF03 CGE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,133 mi
Last recorded131,133 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 CGE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,133 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 131,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,346 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 122,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 114,891 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,463 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 102,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,784 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,693 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 92,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,467 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,858 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,772 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,252 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 69,252 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake imbalance slightly high

slight accident damage to nearside front bumper corner

Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,719 miles

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,615 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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VF03 CGE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VF03 CGE, 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 VF03 CGE registered?

VF03 CGE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is VF03 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 CGE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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