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VO03 EDL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,924 mi
Last recorded117,924 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 EDL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 117,924 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damage on tread surface

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed rear aisle (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread damaged

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

engine management light on

slight engine misfire

Fail 1 Apr 2016 117,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shredding 205/55w16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shredding 205/55w16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm 205/55w16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm perished 205/55w16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,292 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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 107,536 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust 1st skin corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 107,463 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust 1st skin corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 99,590 miles

centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2012 91,692 miles

E,M,L,light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,078 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

engine managment light on

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,803 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,011 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 57,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare tyre has no tread on the outeredge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare tyre has no tread on the outeredge

Pass 7 Jul 2007 48,210 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,512 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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VO03 EDL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EDL, 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 EDL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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