MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper + lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underbody surface rust
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
n/s/f macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
o/s/f macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
n/s/f macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
o/s/f macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered with thick underselant (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coverd with thick underselant (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (behind wheel) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
parking and service brake efficiency only just met it may need adjustment or repair
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
parking and service brake efficiency only just met it may need adjustment or repair
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
service and parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
parking and service brake need adjustment
play in steering rack inner joint
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front to rear complete brake pipes are coveerd in grease
x4 inner wheel arches covers fitted
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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BU53 CFN 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 73.9%.
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 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 CFN, 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 CFN is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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