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FG53 HDZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,694 mi
Last recorded152,694 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 HDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 152,694 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 152,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 144,340 miles

Central front 3 small stone chip on windscreen

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

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

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

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

Offside Front top shock absorber mount has slightly play

Pass 19 Nov 2018 126,095 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 126,076 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,756 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 106,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small hole in nearside chassis near footwell

Fail 9 Sep 2016 96,346 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small hole in nearside chassis near footwell

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,795 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 85,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 77,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,413 miles

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

scuff marks on nearside front tyre on side wall

Fail 21 Aug 2013 71,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

scuff marks on nearside front tyre on side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,416 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 64,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,609 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

slight play in nearside front anti-rollbar link rod

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,996 miles

damage on nearside rear tyre side wall (cut not down to cord)

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,342 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,901 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,577 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 22,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FG53 HDZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG53 HDZ, 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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FG53 HDZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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