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FN52 KVY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,197 mi
Last recorded136,197 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 KVY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 136,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

all brake pipes corroded

front discs worn

Fail 21 Nov 2011 136,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all brake pipes corroded

front discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 124,045 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 123,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 106,674 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 106,674 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear seats folded, boot full flexible stalks not checked and locking mechanism not checked

Fail 22 Mar 2008 77,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear seats folded, boot full flexible stalks not checked and locking mechanism not checked

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,421 miles

PLAY IN B/S/F DROP LINKS

REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE AND DISCOLOURED

Fail 5 Jan 2007 61,956 miles

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

BOTH SIDE FRONT DROP LINKS SHOWING PLAY

REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE AND BECOMING OBSCURED

Pass 5 Jan 2006 49,013 miles

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

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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FN52 KVY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FN52 KVY, 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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FN52 KVY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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