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DX53 BXF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,133 mi
Last recorded149,133 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BXF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 149,133 miles

Front sills corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front hole in wheel arch (corroded)

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

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2024 144,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower suspension wishbones, inner rear bushes splitting

sills and chassis corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 140,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front inner flitch is rotten into a hole

Rear tyres are on 3mm

Fail 18 Sep 2023 140,304 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front inner flitch is rotten into a hole

Pass 30 Sep 2022 135,447 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2022 135,447 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2021 127,753 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 124,069 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 124,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,649 miles

front sills corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 109,921 miles

Front both outer sills corroded

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,349 miles

corrosion showing to both front outriggers

wipers judder

Fail 7 Sep 2017 102,349 miles

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

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

corrosion showing to both front outriggers

suspect tracking out

wipers judder

Pass 24 Sep 2016 95,577 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,426 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,730 miles

centre exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,047 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,658 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,488 miles

wipers showing signs of age

Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,029 miles

Oil level low.

All tyres wearing on their edges.

N/S Inner C/V Boot has a small split and weeping grease

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,241 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,955 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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DX53 BXF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX53 BXF, 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 DX53 BXF registered?

DX53 BXF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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