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YN03 FVU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,654 mi
Last recorded69,654 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FVU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 69,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corroded subframe / rear axle / exhaust box / brake pipe /suspension components

Pass 24 Dec 2024 64,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corroded subframe/AXLE/brake pipe /exhaust box

Pass 28 Dec 2023 60,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Middle exhaust box corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody sign of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2023 56,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody sign of corrosion,rear axle ,coil springs

Fail 4 Jan 2023 56,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody sign of corrosion,rear axle ,coil springs

Pass 1 Feb 2022 55,481 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower car corroded under but not seriously

Nearside Lower exhaust bracket weak but still safe

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 55,481 miles

All direction indicators not working all not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower car corroded under but not seriously

Nearside Lower exhaust bracket weak but still safe

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 55,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fault mec (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rattle on engine

Pass 5 Oct 2019 53,859 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 53,857 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

under body and components are corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2018 53,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

under body and components are corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 51,159 miles

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

offside frontg towing eye housing missing

Fail 17 Jan 2015 48,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

offside frontg towing eye housing missing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,181 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

heat shield loose on catalytic converter

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,861 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 32,861 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,725 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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YN03 FVU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YN03 FVU, 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 YN03 FVU registered?

YN03 FVU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YN03 FVU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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