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MX53 UBZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,507 mi
Last recorded180,507 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UBZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 180,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (2.4.A.3)

both front sills corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 177,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tail pipes corroding (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (calipers to flexy hoses) (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges & perishing

offside front inner sill weak & corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 173,334 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 169,026 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 165,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 160,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 154,161 miles

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

high level stop light not working

unable to check very rear seat belts due to seats being removed

Fail 8 Feb 2011 154,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

high level stop light not working

unable to check very rear seat belts due to seats being removed

Pass 4 Feb 2010 145,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 135,611 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 127,567 miles

exhaust rusty in places

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2008 127,567 miles

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

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules rusty

exhaust rusty in places

Fail 12 Feb 2007 121,058 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 121,058 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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MX53 UBZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UBZ, 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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MX53 UBZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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