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MX53 UCH

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

192,693 mi
Last recorded192,693 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 192,693 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2022 185,829 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 185,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 182,525 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 161,301 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 156,467 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 156,464 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 148,469 miles

Front chassis legs corroded.

both front sill areas damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2017 148,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front chassis legs corroded.

both front sill areas damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2016 134,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

both front tyres slightly worn outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2016 134,138 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

both front tyres slightly worn outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 129,478 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 129,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 124,399 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 120,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 120,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 112,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 103,146 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 103,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,136 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,375 miles

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 15 Sep 2008 65,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,412 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 UCH 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 MX53 UCH, 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 UCH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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