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AE53 MEU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,786 mi
Last recorded124,786 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,786 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 124,786 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 113,751 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 113,751 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,872 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 112,869 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2013 101,733 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 94,766 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 86,411 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 79,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

service lamp on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2008 58,533 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,628 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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AE53 MEU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE53 MEU, 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 AE53 MEU registered?

AE53 MEU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is AE53 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 MEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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