MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,598 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wiper arm pivot partially siezed
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wiper arm pivot partially siezed
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at nearside chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/ and o/s outer casings becoming worn (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at nearside chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/ and o/s outer casings becoming worn (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear steel brake pipe showing corrosion
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake pipe is showing corrosion
both front flexy brake hoses starting to crack on outer casings
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear steel brake pipe showing corrosion
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake pipe is showing corrosion
both front flexy brake hoses starting to crack on outer casings
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads worn close to lower wear limit
lift pressent in n/s and o/s/f upper strut mountings
n/s and o/s/f chassis outriggers starting to show corrosion
no wheel lockout acheived on rear service or handbrake performance tests
steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hoses showing corrosion
steel brake pipes to rear showing some corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads worn close to lower wear limit
lift pressent in n/s and o/s/f upper strut mountings
n/s and o/s/f chassis outriggers starting to show corrosion
no wheel lockout acheived on rear service or handbrake performance tests
steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hoses showing corrosion
steel brake pipes to rear showing some corrosion
3rd row seats not in use at time of test unable to fully test seatbelts
Nearside front seatbelt retracting poorly
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to carry out smoke test
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
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AE53 YNL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 YNL, 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 YNL registered?
AE53 YNL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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