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EO52 MVA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,211 mi
Last recorded133,211 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 MVA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,211 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,902 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 124,902 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,488 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,188 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,324 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 94,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,504 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,142 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,241 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,241 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,669 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,821 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 55,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 43,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,769 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,313 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2006 17,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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EO52 MVA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO52 MVA, 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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EO52 MVA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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