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AF53 EKL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248,117 mi
Last recorded248,117 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EKL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 248,117 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f chassis member not in pescribed areas corroded

pad warning lamp on dash

Fail 25 Mar 2014 248,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f chassis member not in pescribed areas corroded

pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 18 Feb 2013 229,197 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2013 229,194 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 193,556 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 193,532 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 164,518 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 132,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 132,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 114,857 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 114,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,355 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 110,412 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 110,412 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,591 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,987 miles

all four wheels damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine covers fitted

movement in steering rack

rear discs corroded and worn

tested when wet

under trays fitted

wind screen chipped

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 EKL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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