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BG53 WSU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,732 mi
Last recorded188,732 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 188,732 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 188,444 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 184,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 163,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 158,354 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 152,631 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 146,020 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 136,830 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 129,199 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 128,668 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

brake wear indicator light on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 128,668 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 113,583 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,857 miles

Brake warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,828 miles

Brake warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,828 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,282 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertray fitted

umable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,184 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,282 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 16,282 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,373 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 WSU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 WSU registered?

BG53 WSU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BG53 WSU safe to buy?

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