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AE53 NYC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,399 mi
Last recorded149,399 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NYC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 149,399 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 149,398 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 139,127 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 139,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

near side steering rack ball joint worn.

Pass 23 Nov 2022 132,698 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,714 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT STRUT MOUNTING WORN.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 115,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

OFF SIDE FRONT STRUT MOUNTING WORN.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 105,233 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 105,232 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

HAND BRAKE CABLE RETURN SPRING NOT CONNECTED.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,106 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 99,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,989 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,269 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,124 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,614 miles

NEAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS SLIGHT WEAR.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,370 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,517 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,962 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,714 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,173 miles

Rear Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,899 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,470 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 NYC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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