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VO03 EDK

2003 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

209,472 mi
Last recorded209,472 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 EDK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 209,472 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2016 197,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 185,903 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 185,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear passenger seat head restraints missing.

n/s/f flexible brake hose not properly secured, shock mount bracket missing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 180,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 180,673 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2014 176,591 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 171,311 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 171,300 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 165,390 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 157,457 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 157,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Aug 2012 149,525 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 143,128 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 143,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 134,354 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 134,342 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 126,237 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 126,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,369 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 97,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,709 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,839 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,630 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,487 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,942 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,043 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scored

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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VO03 EDK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 VO03 EDK, 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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VO03 EDK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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