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AE53 YNG

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,003 mi
Last recorded170,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 170,003 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger area (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small scratches (8.3.1d)

damage to front of vehicle

front wings corroded at bottoms

most brake pipes greased

underside showing general corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2017 170,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger area (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small scratches (8.3.1d)

damage to front of vehicle

front wings corroded at bottoms

most brake pipes greased

underside showing general corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 159,671 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 152,011 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 140,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 140,086 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 134,926 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 127,482 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 127,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 120,441 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 120,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 113,762 miles

metal brake pipes c orroded

Fail 26 Feb 2010 113,725 miles

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

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

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

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

metal brake pipes c orroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 106,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s headlamp beam pattern only just acceptable

Fail 28 Jan 2009 106,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s headlamp beam pattern only just acceptable

Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,165 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,106 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 YNG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YNG, 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 YNG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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