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YK03 APS

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,591 mi
Last recorded115,591 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 APS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2016 115,591 miles

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

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nsf and osf inner split (2.5.C.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osr (4.1.D.1b)

steering rough on full lock

Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,779 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 108,778 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,104 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 99,104 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,315 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,242 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag on

Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,073 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 76,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,848 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 67,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 59,479 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,301 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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YK03 APS is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK03 APS, 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 YK03 APS registered?

YK03 APS is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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