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BT53 YHF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

237,981 mi
Last recorded237,981 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 237,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2020 237,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 234,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 229,512 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 229,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 222,753 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 222,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 216,407 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 208,807 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 193,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2014 193,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2013 175,343 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake pads getting low??

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

wear in nearside front inner cv joint close to limit

Fail 26 Sep 2013 175,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake pads getting low??

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

wear in nearside front inner cv joint close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2012 159,069 miles

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

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

door sills slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly damaged

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

Fail 28 Sep 2012 159,069 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

door sills slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly damaged

parking brake performance slightly low at 18%

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

Pass 19 Sep 2011 144,591 miles

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

door sills slightly damaged

no nearside rear seat fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to perish

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

slight wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 19 Sep 2011 144,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

door sills slightly damaged

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads worn close to limit??

no nearside rear seat fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to perish

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

slight wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 30 Sep 2010 132,497 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ferrules on rear centre brake hoses starting to corrode

nearside front tyre getting low

no rear centre seat fitted

offside inner drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak

rear brake discs starting to corrode and brakes slightly out of balance

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to perish

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

Pass 30 Sep 2009 120,583 miles

nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode and rear brakes slightly out of balance

oil leak

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Sep 2009 120,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode and rear brakes slightly out of balance

oil leak

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2008 107,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 90,915 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 YHF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT53 YHF, 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 YHF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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