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BT53 HYX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

226,379 mi
Last recorded226,379 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2010 226,379 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 226,379 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 204,689 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 204,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 185,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 164,528 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 148,537 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 134,286 miles

Offside steering track rod has a slight play.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 129,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 108,581 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,216 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 HYX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HYX, 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 BT53 HYX registered?

BT53 HYX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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