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FH53 JXL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,275 mi
Last recorded166,275 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 JXL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 166,275 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 166,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 158,247 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 157,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator very low.... (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolted joint has a bolt missing....(in front of cat' ....) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn / lipped edges.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 147,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust cat' front flange joint bolt missing (bolt / nut has corroded and fallen out.)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak.... (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspect oil leak.... (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 142,860 miles

both front brake pipes have some corrosion

front discs well worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2018 142,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/Outrigger holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/Outrigger holed (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake pipes have some corrosion

front discs well worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 136,914 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2015 130,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 122,486 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 122,486 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,837 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 110,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 110,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 103,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 103,115 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 95,812 miles

offside & nearside front sill sections crushed (jacked upon)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 84,686 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 84,686 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs lipped & worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Dec 2008 76,786 miles

rear no plate dirt getting behind laminate

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,890 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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FH53 JXL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FH53 JXL, 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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FH53 JXL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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