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AE53 YNL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,598 mi
Last recorded135,598 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YNL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 135,598 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 135,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 129,127 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 129,127 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 115,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 115,379 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,569 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 103,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,767 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,884 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,942 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 78,942 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,382 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,745 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 58,745 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,102 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,136 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 37,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,938 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 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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AE53 YNL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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