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BD53 KVF

2003 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,305 mi
Last recorded140,305 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KVF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 140,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn evident on rotation seek workshop advise (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Inner tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder side wall deterioration

Nearside Rear brake pipe partially corroded post flexi

Nearside Rear door handle stiff operation

Offside Front brake pipe partially corroded pre flexi

Offside Rear brake pipe partially corroded post flexi

Offside Rear outer central row seat belt receiver casing damaged

vehicle presented with low oil/coolant levels

Fail 2 Nov 2017 140,305 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn evident on rotation seek workshop advise (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Inner tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder side wall deterioration

Nearside Rear brake pipe partially corroded post flexi

Nearside Rear door handle stiff operation

Offside Front brake pipe partially corroded pre flexi

Offside Rear brake pipe partially corroded post flexi

Offside Rear outer central row seat belt receiver casing damaged

vehicle presented with low oil/coolant levels

Pass 4 Nov 2016 138,571 miles

brakes pads connectors requier service attention

brakes warning lamp illuminated on dash.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge / front tyres showing slight uneven wear.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 138,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb inop (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb inop (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

brakes pads connectors requier service attention

brakes warning lamp illuminated on dash.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge / front tyres showing slight uneven wear.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 135,975 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 133,385 miles

o/s ball joint boot split

Pass 11 Oct 2013 131,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 131,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 128,464 miles

rear coil springs replaced at time of mot test

top coil on rear spring badly corroded replace within 14 days

Pass 14 Oct 2011 124,693 miles

inner cv boots both sides front splitting and perished

new parts fitted bottom arms and drop links

surface corrosion on brake pipes

surface corrosion on exhaust system

top suspension mountings worn both sides front

Pass 18 Oct 2010 120,411 miles

both front suspension drop link boots split

off side inner cv joint boot split

Fail 18 Oct 2010 120,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front suspension drop link boots split

off side inner cv joint boot split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 116,352 miles

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

brake lineings to be rechecked in 60 days.

iner cv boot split.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 116,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

brake lineings to be rechecked in 60 days.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 111,174 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 111,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

emissions not checked due to exhaust blowing badly

no rear seats fitted therefore none of the rear belts have been checked

Pass 26 Nov 2007 103,683 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 103,683 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 92,189 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 92,189 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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BD53 KVF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BD53 KVF, 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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BD53 KVF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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