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NL52 XRC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,755 mi
Last recorded173,755 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 XRC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 173,755 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 160,339 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 160,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 154,622 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 154,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 149,280 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

pad warning light on

Fail 1 Aug 2017 149,280 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

pad warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2016 136,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 136,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 121,033 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 121,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 106,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,947 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2013 89,947 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,700 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 75,700 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,730 miles

n/s inner c/v gaiter split.

n/s/f wheel trim missing.

surface rust remaining brake pipes.

windscreen marked zone a.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 67,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s inner c/v gaiter split.

n/s/f wheel trim missing.

surface rust remaining brake pipes.

windscreen marked zone a.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,626 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 51,626 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 37,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

rear tyres worn inside edge

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,786 miles

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

rear tyres worn inside edge

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,251 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

cover fitted preventing full inspection of the underside

tinted windows fitted to the rear of the car

Pass 23 Feb 2008 21,543 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 17,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,256 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 12,942 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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NL52 XRC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NL52 XRC, 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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NL52 XRC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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