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BU53 CCK

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

175,585 mi
Last recorded175,585 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 CCK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 175,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate poor

o/s/f chasis rusty

rear tyres perished

slight play in steering rack on n/s/f

Fail 15 Aug 2019 175,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate poor

o/s/f chasis rusty

rear tyres perished

slight play in steering rack on n/s/f

Pass 17 Aug 2018 158,889 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 158,889 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer broken away (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 147,571 miles

n/s strut top has some lift

o/s strut top has movement to maximum tolerance allowed

Fail 14 Aug 2017 147,565 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

n/s strut top has some lift

o/s strut top has movement to maximum tolerance allowed

Pass 11 Aug 2016 132,365 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

n/s & o/s outriggers have advanced corrosion

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear pads very low

Fail 10 Aug 2016 132,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

n/s & o/s outriggers have advanced corrosion

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear pads very low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,285 miles

play in both top mount bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2015 120,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in both top mount bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,368 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 105,368 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,880 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2013 94,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,698 miles

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)

Primary bonnett catch defective

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,158 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,013 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 70,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,361 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,412 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 65,368 miles

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

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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BU53 CCK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BU53 CCK, 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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BU53 CCK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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