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WA03 LFR

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,405 mi
Last recorded84,405 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 LFR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,405 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 Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,321 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 78,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge and perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,805 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 72,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

turbo pipe at o/s front under bonnet is half off

Pass 23 May 2012 65,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2012 65,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 59,900 miles

Oil leak

nearside dip beam imagi not in good condition

Fail 5 May 2010 52,046 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 52,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,035 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 39,661 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade

unable to check fully underneath front due to undertray fitted

Fail 13 May 2008 39,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade

unable to check fully underneath front due to undertray fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2007 33,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,456 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 27,451 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 27,451 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LFR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

WA03 LFR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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