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BU53 CFA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,975 mi
Last recorded115,975 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 CFA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 115,975 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 207,356 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 183,930 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f fuel filtter insecure

Pass 7 May 2009 160,165 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 160,165 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 157,788 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL AND ON 1.6MM

Pass 29 Apr 2008 132,937 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 108,372 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2007 105,086 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 105,078 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 96,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,609 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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BU53 CFA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

BU53 CFA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is BU53 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 CFA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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