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YN03 FXU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,442 mi
Last recorded233,442 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FXU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 233,442 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 233,255 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 211,251 miles

Exhaust heavily rusted

metal brake pipes rusted

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 12 Jun 2014 211,251 miles

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

Exhaust heavily rusted

metal brake pipes rusted

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 186,449 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 185,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 171,049 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 171,049 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 153,277 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 153,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 138,020 miles

play in offside steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2011 122,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 122,063 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 105,988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,116 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,579 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,386 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,499 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 FXU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

YN03 FXU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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