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AD52 VZX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,126 mi
Last recorded141,126 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 VZX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 141,126 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 132,426 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front play in top suspension mount bushes

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm!! - inner/outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rubber flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - outer edge wearing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rubber flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring(s) corroded

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated - exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 132,426 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front play in top suspension mount bushes

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm!! - inner/outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rubber flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - outer edge wearing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rubber flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring(s) corroded

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated - exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,358 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes (x2) to rear calipers slightly corroded

brake pipes (x2) to rear flexy hoses slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

n/s/r tyre wearing low 3.0mm - inner/outer edges wearing

o/s/f brake pipe (on caliper) corroded

rear axle rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear coil springs (x2) corroded

rear seats/belts (in boot) not checked

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount bush

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount bush

Fail 28 Jan 2016 124,358 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes (x2) to rear calipers slightly corroded

brake pipes (x2) to rear flexy hoses slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

n/s/r tyre wearing low 3.0mm - inner/outer edges wearing

o/s/f brake pipe (on caliper) corroded

rear axle rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear coil springs (x2) corroded

rear seats/belts (in boot) not checked

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount bush

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount bush

Pass 3 Feb 2015 115,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

baby seat fitted centre n/s

center exhaust box corroded

no rear seats fitted at test

Fail 2 Feb 2015 115,280 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

baby seat fitted centre n/s

center exhaust box corroded

no rear seats fitted at test

Pass 12 Feb 2014 103,728 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,812 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 88,812 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,498 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,703 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,795 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,795 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 43,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,041 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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AD52 VZX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AD52 VZX, 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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AD52 VZX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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