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OV52 WHR

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

228,423 mi
Last recorded228,423 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 228,423 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 227,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 193,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 155,641 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 124,168 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 93,736 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 77,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,061 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,787 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 48,407 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,383 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 WHR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WHR, 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 OV52 WHR registered?

OV52 WHR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is OV52 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 WHR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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