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BG53 LYX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,077 mi
Last recorded104,077 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LYX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,077 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 104,075 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

coil spring broken Nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,602 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 97,588 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 91,561 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 91,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,811 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,979 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,924 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on iner brakeing surface

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 57,690 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 57,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,046 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 88,469 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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BG53 LYX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG53 LYX, 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 BG53 LYX registered?

BG53 LYX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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