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FX53 FOK

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,838 mi
Last recorded201,838 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FOK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 201,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal repaired and covered in heavy under seal (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 201,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 May 2023 193,436 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

poor underseal repair done on the inner sills

Fail 20 May 2023 193,436 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

poor underseal repair done on the inner sills

Pass 26 Feb 2022 177,030 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/s n/s inner sills have signs off previous modifications/ repair

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underbody heavily covered in under seal

Fail 26 Feb 2022 177,029 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/s n/s inner sills have signs off previous modifications/ repair

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underbody heavily covered in under seal

Pass 18 Jan 2021 169,818 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 166,731 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface rust under body and corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2016 154,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 144,554 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 144,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 131,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 120,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2012 108,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,312 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 16 Mar 2011 93,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,823 miles

front discs slight warp...n/s/r caliper damp

Pass 1 May 2009 72,852 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,852 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 66,175 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 56,347 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 41,740 miles

osr tyre on legal limit

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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FX53 FOK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX53 FOK, 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 FX53 FOK registered?

FX53 FOK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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