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OV52 UZE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,737 mi
Last recorded155,737 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 UZE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 155,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis covered in sealants

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ubcc

Pass 19 Oct 2017 128,487 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear arch corroded

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

wheel trims fitted/under tray fitted/ubcc

Fail 19 Oct 2017 128,487 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear arch corroded

wheel trims fitted/under tray fitted/ubcc

Pass 31 May 2017 122,704 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 122,704 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle arch has slight corrosion

Nearside and Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

Nearside and Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Nearside and Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside and Nearside Front and Rear Brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 100,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tie rod slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2012 89,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 80,379 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,693 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 63,062 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 63,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,560 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,062 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,743 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 27,696 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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OV52 UZE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV52 UZE, 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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OV52 UZE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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