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WA03 GJV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

257,658 mi
Last recorded257,658 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 GJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 257,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 235,877 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2015 235,877 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2014 228,753 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 228,753 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 215,039 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 194,329 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 194,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 167,840 miles

nearside wiper smearing

Fail 30 Jun 2011 167,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 150,374 miles

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

rear seats have been removed

Pass 27 May 2009 128,898 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 May 2009 128,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2008 106,507 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 106,507 miles

front and rear discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2007 82,769 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 82,769 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 May 2006 61,184 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 61,184 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

engine oil below minimum

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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WA03 GJV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WA03 GJV, 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 WA03 GJV registered?

WA03 GJV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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