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BG53 LYZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,006 mi
Last recorded143,006 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LYZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,006 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 143,006 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 141,186 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 141,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 141,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage jacking point corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 141,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage jacking point corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 140,266 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 May 2016 139,759 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 138,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 137,732 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)

Fail 8 May 2014 137,732 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 134,397 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 7 May 2013 134,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 9 May 2012 129,324 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 129,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 129,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 118,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 103,768 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 98,180 miles

un able to test all seats as not all fitted

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 LYZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG53 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

BG53 LYZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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