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AF53 EEG

2003 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,320 mi
Last recorded199,320 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EEG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 199,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 22 Sep 2016 199,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 22 Sep 2015 186,475 miles

brake pipes at front brake calipers have slight corrosion

front brake discs have some wear

front brakes have slight fluctuation

front nearside macpherson strut top unit has slight tightness

fuel filter has a temporary securing method

nearside front brake warning light wire is not connected

rear wiper worn blade

Pass 21 May 2014 132,919 miles

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 132,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 120,282 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

some corrosion starting to appear on offside chassis rail

Pass 23 Mar 2012 108,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,097 miles

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

offside steering rack nuckle has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,499 miles

Both rear seat not in use, seat belts not inspected

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

O/S steering arm rod end has very slight play at rod end

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 82,499 miles

Both rear seat not in use, seat belts not inspected

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S steering arm rod end has very slight play at rod end

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,446 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S rear seat not fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,004 miles

n/s/f driveshaft inner gaiter holed

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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AF53 EEG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF53 EEG, 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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AF53 EEG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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