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MX53 UCR

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

216,216 mi
Last recorded216,216 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 216,216 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 216,216 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 215,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front chassis rails corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 197,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 197,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 176,954 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 176,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed middle row (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 159,974 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 149,711 miles

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 149,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 136,669 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 136,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 127,863 miles

Both front tyres wearingon edge - may be tracking incorrect - 205-55-16

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2013 127,863 miles

Both front tyres wearingon edge - may be tracking incorrect - 205-55-16

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 117,712 miles

offside rear outter tyre wall starting to perish

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2012 117,712 miles

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

offside rear outter tyre wall starting to perish

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 109,692 miles

NEARSIDE INNER CV BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT

SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY NEARSIDE CENTRE ROW

Pass 17 Mar 2010 102,104 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 102,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 94,919 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 94,919 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 83,822 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,312 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 75,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 UCR 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 54.2%.

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 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 MX53 UCR, 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 UCR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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