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AF53 EKO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,288 mi
Last recorded166,288 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 166,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner disc/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded center pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 155,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe n/s and o/s front slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes throughout rear slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 155,577 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe n/s and o/s front slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes throughout rear slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 140,070 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 135,128 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 124,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 111,637 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,654 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 81,675 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 81,357 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,338 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 50,826 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EKO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 EKO registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF53 EKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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