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KR52 OGK

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

166,514 mi
Last recorded166,514 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 OGK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 166,514 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis/outriggers (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres bold on inner edge

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 166,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis/outriggers (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres bold on inner edge

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 149,902 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre stop lamp disconnected

Fail 23 Mar 2015 149,902 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre stop lamp disconnected

Pass 7 Mar 2014 142,243 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 142,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 131,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 117,783 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 117,783 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn low to legal limit

Fail 25 Mar 2011 106,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp been removed

n/s and o/s sills bent and damaged

n/s/f flexi brake hose deteriorated slightly

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/r and the o/s middle seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp been removed

n/s and o/s sills bent and damaged

n/s/f flexi brake hose deteriorated slightly

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/r and the o/s middle seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2010 92,220 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 91,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,734 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 78,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,759 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

slight movement in front strut top mounts.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 63,759 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

slight movement in front strut top mounts.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,125 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 52,125 miles

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

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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KR52 OGK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR52 OGK, 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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KR52 OGK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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