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MX53 UBE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,581 mi
Last recorded106,581 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 106,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 104,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 147,255 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 147,255 miles

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 123,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 109,820 miles

o/s/r light lens is cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2008 96,113 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,044 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 74,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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MX53 UBE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX53 UBE, 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 MX53 UBE registered?

MX53 UBE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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