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DU53 VFY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,042 mi
Last recorded72,042 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VFY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,042 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 69,868 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 68,019 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,783 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 64,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch /sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Aug 2021 63,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,309 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,972 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 60,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,097 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 60,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 59,176 miles

all steel brake pipe becoming corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis becoming corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 's' pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 's' pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,911 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 's' pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 's' pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,727 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,102 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,721 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,405 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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DU53 VFY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU53 VFY, 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 DU53 VFY registered?

DU53 VFY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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