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AK53 YPU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

190,320 mi
Last recorded190,320 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YPU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 190,320 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 180,629 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis,both sides/inner sills/outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 177,328 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 168,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 156,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 185,104 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 163,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 163,967 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 147,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 121,823 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,717 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 105,717 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,313 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,400 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,486 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,041 miles

slight coolant leak near n/s/r wheel

small cuts in both rear tyre tread

Fail 9 Nov 2007 42,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight coolant leak near n/s/r wheel

small cuts in both rear tyre tread

Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,176 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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AK53 YPU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK53 YPU, 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 AK53 YPU registered?

AK53 YPU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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