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DV53 AYH

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,340 mi
Last recorded158,340 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AYH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 158,340 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 158,340 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 150,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 150,347 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 143,217 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 8 Nov 2017 135,538 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2017 135,538 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2016 125,448 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,016 miles

All four tyres on 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,729 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 101,574 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,303 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 76,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,380 miles

ns inner c/v boot split

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,647 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 34,163 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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DV53 AYH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV53 AYH, 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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DV53 AYH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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