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AV52 MVH

2003 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,796 mi
Last recorded113,796 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 MVH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 113,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 91,494 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,715 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 67,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underside

Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,007 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,290 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 56,630 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,944 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,757 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,409 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,977 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 34,148 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,382 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,324 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,700 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AV52 MVH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 AV52 MVH, 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 AV52 MVH registered?

AV52 MVH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is AV52 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 MVH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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