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NK53 NPY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,944 mi
Last recorded79,944 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 NPY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,944 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 79,944 miles

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

Both front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,722 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,520 miles

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

advise front disds brake effort o k

Fail 25 Jan 2011 67,520 miles

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

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

advise front disds brake effort o k

Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,798 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,969 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,549 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 49,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,409 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm

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 NPY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NPY, 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 NK53 NPY registered?

NK53 NPY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is NK53 NPY safe to buy?

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