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AE53 PVY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 PVY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,296 miles

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)

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

Fail 4 Jul 2011 88,277 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,043 miles

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

front no. plate

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm play

Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,019 miles

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

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

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

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)

front no. plate

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm play

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,609 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides inner c v boots split

front number plate faded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,820 miles

Front number plate beginning to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,820 miles

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

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

Front number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2007 35,231 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 35,231 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

brake pad light on

front brake pads obsecured by calippers

front discs lipped

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

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 PVY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 PVY, 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 PVY registered?

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

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