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BT53 HYB

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,527 mi
Last recorded128,527 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HYB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 128,527 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 128,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 126,137 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion in places

Fail 12 Dec 2013 126,137 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 112,938 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn, rusted and lipped

Fail 12 Dec 2011 112,916 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn, rusted and lipped

Pass 15 Dec 2010 103,377 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 92,201 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 89,291 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 87,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,732 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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BT53 HYB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT53 HYB, 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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BT53 HYB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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