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BU53 FHO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,009 mi
Last recorded130,009 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 130,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 130,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 250,886 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

TAXI TEST : OFFSIDE REAR WINDOW NOT WORKING

movement in front shock tops

nearsdide rear tyre low on edge

Pass 13 Oct 2009 250,886 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TAXI TEST : OFFSIDE REAR WINDOW NOT WORKING

movement in front shock tops

nearsdide rear tyre low on edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 208,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

steering rack o/s worn

Fail 28 Oct 2008 207,415 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

steering rack o/s worn

Pass 7 Nov 2007 156,927 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 155,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2006 112,614 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 112,614 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 FHO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FHO, 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 FHO registered?

BU53 FHO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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