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KE53 VSA

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,870 mi
Last recorded159,870 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VSA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 159,870 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2019 151,107 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 140,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 127,325 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,810 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,531 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section x 2 areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure cable support spring underneath vehicle (3.1.4b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,939 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 89,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 84,048 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 84,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 76,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,600 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,986 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,983 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,543 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,826 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,846 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 36,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,596 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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KE53 VSA is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 102,325 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 KE53 VSA, 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 22 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE53 VSA registered?

KE53 VSA is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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