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AE53 YJJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,539 mi
Last recorded119,539 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,539 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,742 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 111,490 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor within 30 cm of rear sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor within 30 cm of rear sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

small clip missing from nsf cv boot.....still secure as big clip still fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,696 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear view mirror missing

Fail 22 Jan 2019 100,696 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,468 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,499 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,193 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,514 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,513 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 61,513 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,711 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 54,711 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,807 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,081 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,251 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,059 miles

o/s driveshaft inner gaitor split.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,442 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 25,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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 YJJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

AE53 YJJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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