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AF53 EGV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,928 mi
Last recorded130,928 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EGV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Oct 2021 130,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2020 125,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 125,314 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 118,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,355 miles

all tyres cracking

brake pipes coated but appear ok

Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,333 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads

Offside Front jacking point/ chassis has slight corrosion

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 99,295 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 90,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 79,628 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,206 miles

air bag light on

damage to nearside front wheel inner and outer lips advice repair or replace

nearside front tyre close to legal limit advice change

offside front tyre getting close to legal limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Feb 2012 74,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

damage to nearside front wheel inner and outer lips advice repair or replace

nearside front tyre close to legal limit advice change

offside front tyre getting close to legal limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,118 miles

damage to nearside front wheel inner and outer lips

engine oil level low

nearside front inner cv gator split

rear number plate deteriorating advice change

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,044 miles

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

naer front inner c/v boot spit

Fail 24 Feb 2010 58,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

naer front inner c/v boot spit

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,923 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,415 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,199 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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AF53 EGV 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 71.4%.

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 EGV, 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 EGV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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