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AE53 YJG

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,818 mi
Last recorded169,818 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 169,818 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 144,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 144,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 110,071 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 106,124 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 106,124 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,191 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,961 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre low on pressure and side wall badly cracking

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front and rear tyre walls cracking

Offside front inner cv boot split

PAS steering gaitors cracking x 2

Spare tyre defective

Wipers poor

nearside rear tyre std not extra load

offside front chassis out rigger has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,545 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) worn

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 90,545 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) worn

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2009 85,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f flexi brake hose chaffed/poor condition (just acceptable)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges/poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,044 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 73,774 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 73,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,321 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 YJG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YJG, 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 YJG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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