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FN53 EKA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,086 mi
Last recorded145,086 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 EKA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2014 145,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 145,086 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2013 135,412 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 128,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front tyres tread wearing on inner edges

oil leaking from engine and gearbox

Fail 18 Apr 2012 128,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front tyres tread wearing on inner edges

oil leaking from engine and gearbox

Pass 12 May 2011 121,579 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)

glowplug light on

Fail 9 May 2011 121,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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)

glowplug light on

Pass 17 May 2010 113,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,398 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 90,618 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,627 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 84,617 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,698 miles

front brakes slight out of balance

n/s front brake disc scored

Fail 30 Jan 2008 79,698 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes slight out of balance

n/s front brake disc scored

Pass 3 Jan 2007 73,632 miles

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

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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FN53 EKA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FN53 EKA, 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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FN53 EKA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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