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YJ03 RDU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,961 mi
Last recorded203,961 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 RDU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 203,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 195,089 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 170,894 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 147,952 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 121,150 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 115,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 101,738 miles

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

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

passenger rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,145 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 89,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,977 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 58,977 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 37,631 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 RDU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJ03 RDU, 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 YJ03 RDU registered?

YJ03 RDU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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