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CA52 JJL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,831 mi
Last recorded157,831 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 JJL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 157,831 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 157,761 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 139,281 miles

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)

Rear exhaust, back box deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2015 139,281 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Rear exhaust, back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 122,270 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2013 102,403 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 102,355 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,704 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,962 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 67,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc's pitted and corroded on inner edge

n/s front anti roll bar link rubber boots split

rear disc's slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 62,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,570 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,709 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,061 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,720 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,271 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,220 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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CA52 JJL 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 66.7%.

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 CA52 JJL, 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 CA52 JJL registered?

CA52 JJL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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