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DE53 FWO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,249 mi
Last recorded141,249 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FWO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 141,249 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 133,799 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 131,067 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 127,724 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 122,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 119,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 115,832 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 115,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 110,251 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 99,893 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,793 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 94,733 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR inner edge worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine running rough ?

slight corrosion on exhaust + front discs

Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,416 miles

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

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,133 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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DE53 FWO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE53 FWO, 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 DE53 FWO registered?

DE53 FWO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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