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KP53 TFJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,991 mi
Last recorded149,991 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 149,991 miles

3 rear seats missing at time of test

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 149,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

3 rear seats missing at time of test

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 141,804 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 141,804 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 116,562 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,716 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 95,222 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,222 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,762 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 86,762 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,705 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,326 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 TFJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

KP53 TFJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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