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AF53 EGY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,129 mi
Last recorded163,129 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 163,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 163,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 155,088 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 148,188 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Slight pay detected at steering column

Pass 17 Nov 2017 139,967 miles

Nearside front tyre worn edge and near limit

Play in steering column

Fail 17 Nov 2017 139,967 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn edge and near limit

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

Play in steering column

Pass 17 Nov 2016 130,838 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,903 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated and residue - suggest replace

Pass 20 Nov 2014 111,778 miles

both front tyres worn edges and near limit

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 21 Nov 2013 103,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

childseats fitted to rear seats

rear number plate deteriorated

wipers slight smearing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 103,302 miles

childseats fitted to rear seats

rear number plate deteriorated

wipers slight smearing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,697 miles

childseats fitted to rear seats

rear number plate deteriorating

wipers slight smearing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,350 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,683 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 78,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,356 miles

childseats fitted to all five rear seats

unable to see rear brake pads clearly due to wheel design

Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,251 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,493 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 43,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,719 miles

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

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

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 EGY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EGY, 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 AF53 EGY registered?

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

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