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YJ03 EZB

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,005 mi
Last recorded116,005 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 EZB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 115,996 miles

Emissions not tested Rear box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,238 miles

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

Coolant leak rear heater pipes ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear washer inop

small hole in n/s/f chassis out rigger

Fail 9 Jan 2018 111,238 miles

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

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

Coolant leak rear heater pipes ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear washer inop

small hole in n/s/f chassis out rigger

Pass 9 Feb 2017 100,329 miles

rear washer inop

Fail 2 Feb 2017 100,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

rear washer inop

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,270 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 89,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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)

rear wiper blade deterioated - washer inop

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,787 miles

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)

exhaust systenm rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,852 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2014 71,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,721 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

slight seepage from n/s/f outer cv gaiter

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,818 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 59,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,690 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,792 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 30,737 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 30,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,795 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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YJ03 EZB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YJ03 EZB, 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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YJ03 EZB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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