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AU53 BSV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,087 mi
Last recorded120,087 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BSV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 120,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 120,067 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted, (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor wire broken, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack, (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 119,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted, (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor wire broken, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated abs wiring, (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 115,321 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe nearside rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe offside rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 111,036 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 107,134 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 107,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut as marked, (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 102,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Small cut in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 8 Feb 2014 97,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 97,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2013 92,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2013 92,615 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 88,294 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 88,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,343 miles

both front tyre treads worn around inner edges.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 64,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyre treads worn around inner edges.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,721 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,576 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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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AU53 BSV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AU53 BSV, 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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AU53 BSV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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