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KP53 FFM

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

204,326 mi
Last recorded204,326 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 FFM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2022 204,326 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 185,030 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 155,656 miles

Nearside Front inner / outer sill corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill area corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 144,466 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 144,466 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,052 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 132,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 122,991 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,376 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 113,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,268 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outside shoulders.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres are worn on the outside shoulders.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,891 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Apr 2013 70,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2012 55,569 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,363 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,691 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 40,484 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre perished/poor condition

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly chaffed on a.b.s wires

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,405 miles

front number plate damaged & only just acceptable

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,316 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,807 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,291 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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KP53 FFM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KP53 FFM, 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 KP53 FFM registered?

KP53 FFM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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