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BU53 OUF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,124 mi
Last recorded121,124 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 121,124 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2019 135,470 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper ns and os upper suspension attachment has slight play

Nearside Front wheel looks to have abnormal camber angle, no play detected and all secure

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 112,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper ns and os upper suspension attachment has slight play

Nearside Front wheel looks to have abnormal camber angle, no play detected and all secure

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,331 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear sidewall perrished

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

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,881 miles

front discs rusted

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,421 miles

front discs slightrusting

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,526 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight rusting o/s/front disc inner side

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,285 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,359 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,173 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,354 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,509 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,834 miles

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

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 OUF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

BU53 OUF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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