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AE53 MBX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

196,948 mi
Last recorded196,948 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 MBX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 196,948 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 189,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

offside front outer chassis rail corroded and holed

outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2021 189,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

offside front outer chassis rail corroded and holed

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 180,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 180,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 168,030 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 168,003 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 160,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

rear bump stop mounts slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 160,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

rear bump stop mounts slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 151,548 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 151,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 140,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link to callaper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 131,506 miles

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

nearside front chassis rail corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 131,474 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

nearside front chassis rail corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 122,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2014 122,089 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear Suspension components is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 1 Jul 2013 111,856 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear Suspension components is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 22 May 2012 100,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,543 miles

Nearside 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)

front and rear brake discs detiorated

Fail 11 Mar 2011 86,515 miles

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

Nearside 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)

front and rear brake discs detiorated

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,045 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 67,042 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 55,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,475 miles

3rd row only 1 seat, 2nd row only 1 seat

front tyres are not reinforced or extra load marked

rear exhaust joint rusty

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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AE53 MBX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AE53 MBX, 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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AE53 MBX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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