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BU53 OVW

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,323 mi
Last recorded28,323 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 28,323 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 28,319 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 27,112 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 27,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 25,660 miles

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 24,136 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,898 miles

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

Offside Front Inner o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,521 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 21,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,766 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

back box outer skin corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 19,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

back box outer skin corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,332 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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,770 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,233 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 15,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,863 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,267 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,649 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 9,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 8,075 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 5,522 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 5,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OVW is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black 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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

BU53 OVW is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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