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BD52 GYB

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,306 mi
Last recorded189,306 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 GYB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 189,306 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexible brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 189,283 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexible brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 181,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 181,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2013 180,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 180,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 159,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 139,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 118,051 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 118,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to check far rear seats and seat belts

Pass 17 Jun 2008 91,101 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 91,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 69,844 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,108 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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BD52 GYB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD52 GYB, 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 BD52 GYB registered?

BD52 GYB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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