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FN53 EOA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

243,100 mi
Last recorded243,100 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 EOA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 243,100 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 238,414 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 238,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 154,399 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 154,399 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 136,916 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking & cut

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2011 122,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 105,323 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,015 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 92,015 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 78,780 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 78,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,298 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 65,298 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,365 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,365 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s inner cv boot leaking

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 EOA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EOA, 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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What year was FN53 EOA registered?

FN53 EOA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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