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2003 SEAT ALHAMBRA
General Information
- Registration FH03CVE
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALHAMBRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 159,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,802 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,469 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- nearside rear tyre has been run flat and outer face is worn
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 148,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside front outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- nearside rear tyre has been run flat and outer face is worn
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,878 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- oil level low
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- oil level low
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,114 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes up to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to large hole in exhaust and intake pipe blown off (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes up to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 138,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under side rusty
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,001 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018 4 Jun 202627 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,481 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,751 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,928 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
25 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
3 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,874 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 4 Jun 202611 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,260 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013 4 Jun 202613 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,512 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2012 4 Jun 202621 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,014 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2011 4 Jun 202614 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,089 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2010 4 Jun 202626 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 70,405 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2009 4 Jun 20266 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,075 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2008 4 Jun 202625 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,317 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2007 4 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FH03CVE was registered on 2003-07-17
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