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BU53 CDZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,337 mi
Last recorded95,337 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 CDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2013 95,337 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

OSF wing mirror cracked

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,110 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 162,506 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 151,851 miles

Off Side rear Near Side rear Seat belts not checked Child seats fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2008 133,077 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 98,785 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 88,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slight deterioration

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 CDZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU53 CDZ, 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 BU53 CDZ registered?

BU53 CDZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is BU53 CDZ safe to buy?

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