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DA53 WVK

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,951 mi
Last recorded164,951 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WVK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 164,951 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 164,880 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OS SILL (REAR) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEG (JACKING POINT) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OFFSIDE CHASSIS LEG (JACKING POINT) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS (NEAR ENGINE MOUNTINGS) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 159,347 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 157,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 151,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 139,615 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 139,615 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,856 miles

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

all four brake disc;s worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,875 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,919 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,202 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 34,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,964 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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DA53 WVK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA53 WVK, 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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DA53 WVK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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