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KN53 NVB

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,766 mi
Last recorded158,766 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 NVB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 158,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 153,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 149,822 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 145,613 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 144,372 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Feb 2020 144,372 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,926 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 126,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 124,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,423 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 115,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,093 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 108,249 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 106,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 104,052 miles

power steering noisey in opperation

Fail 1 Mar 2010 103,995 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

power steering noisey in opperation

Pass 14 Feb 2009 96,447 miles

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 18 Jan 2008 90,491 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KN53 NVB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KN53 NVB, 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 KN53 NVB registered?

KN53 NVB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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