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VF03 CHC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,487 mi
Last recorded195,487 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 CHC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 195,487 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 181,231 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 168,860 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 168,860 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 157,007 miles

advise o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 17 Jul 2012 157,007 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 132,275 miles

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

advise headlamp deflecters

Pass 18 Aug 2009 114,678 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 114,678 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 100,566 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 100,566 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 82,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 63,575 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 CHC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

VF03 CHC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is VF03 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 CHC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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