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YB03 LXH

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,623 mi
Last recorded155,623 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 LXH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 155,623 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 155,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 155,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 150,999 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 150,998 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 146,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 142,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 137,184 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 133,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 129,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 124,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 115,317 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 115,316 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,470 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 103,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 77,799 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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YB03 LXH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YB03 LXH, 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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YB03 LXH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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