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EA53 MFF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,812 mi
Last recorded81,812 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MFF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,812 miles

Offside 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,470 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,747 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,798 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 69,798 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,278 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 58,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,677 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,408 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,342 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,234 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 32,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,463 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 26,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,747 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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EA53 MFF 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 73.7%.

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 EA53 MFF, 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 EA53 MFF registered?

EA53 MFF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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