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NK53 FYH

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,064 mi
Last recorded192,064 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 FYH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 192,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/f on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

coolant low

engine cover fitted

o/s/f tyre worn / perished

slight freeplay o/s/f strut top bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2018 191,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn McPherson Strut top mount assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 167,838 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 135,702 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 135,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 129,118 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)

both front top shock absorber cups heavily corroded

nearside door mirror glass damaged

spare wheel carrier missing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,003 miles

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

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

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

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

both front upper strut mounting cups corroded

front number plate damaged

heat shield above rear exhaust silencer insecure

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2012 108,172 miles

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

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

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

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

both front upper strut top mounting cups heavily corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror glas damaged

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Sep 2011 97,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front top strut mounting cups heavily corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front top shocker mounting corroded

offside front top shocker mounting corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,413 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to nearside front top shocker cup

corrosion to offside front top shocker cup

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,414 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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NK53 FYH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NK53 FYH, 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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NK53 FYH is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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