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YN03 SEY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,745 mi
Last recorded133,745 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r outer sill corroded also n/s/f and o/s/f out rigger to chassis sections corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 133,745 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r outer sill corroded also n/s/f and o/s/f out rigger to chassis sections corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 122,151 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated at joint

Fail 20 May 2016 122,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated at joint

Pass 18 May 2015 112,336 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 112,336 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 102,397 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 102,397 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 91,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

power steering belt is in poor condition

rear brake discs are worn

Fail 20 May 2013 91,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

power steering belt is in poor condition

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 14 May 2012 77,256 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 64,498 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 64,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,102 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 56,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,252 miles

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

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

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,539 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,131 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,637 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 SEY 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 57.1%.

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 YN03 SEY, 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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YN03 SEY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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