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AV53 YGR

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,095 mi
Last recorded162,095 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YGR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 162,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S Sill corroded but not 30cm from prescribed area

N/S/F Subframe prescribed area starting to corrode

N/S/F wing starting to corrode

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S Outer sill corroded

O/S/F wing starting to corrode

O/S/R Arch starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2019 156,153 miles

N/S Outer sill corroded but not 30cm from a prescribed area

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S Outer sill started to corrode

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 156,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S Outer sill corroded but not 30cm from a prescribed area

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S Outer sill started to corrode

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 142,922 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jun 2017 132,883 miles

o/s/f inner sill / floor pan corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 121,434 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f roll bar link rubber damaged

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,769 miles

front brake pipes light corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2015 108,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,809 miles

o/s/f inner c.v boot damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2014 97,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/f inner c.v boot damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,507 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2013 88,507 miles

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

o/s/f inner cv boot damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,416 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,562 miles

rear no plate loose

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,579 miles

brake fluid level?

n/s driveshaft inner joint gaiter split

Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,579 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake fluid level?

n/s driveshaft inner joint gaiter split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,780 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 59,780 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,305 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 50,304 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,496 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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AV53 YGR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 YGR, 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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AV53 YGR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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