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DS52 ABV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,800 mi
Last recorded112,800 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 ABV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,800 miles

both sills/floor corroded not to exsess

Fail 5 Dec 2016 112,800 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sills/floor corroded not to exsess

Pass 8 Dec 2015 104,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,936 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,237 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,076 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,630 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,416 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 47,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,869 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)

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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DS52 ABV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS52 ABV, 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 DS52 ABV registered?

DS52 ABV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DS52 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 ABV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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