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OV52 WJL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

190,138 mi
Last recorded190,138 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 WJL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 190,138 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to steering rack misting (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from hose to calipers corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 189,974 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both sides heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides headlamps need polishing no beam patterns (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and center top stop lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to steering rack misting (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from hose to calipers corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 179,845 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front chassis rails corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

coolant leak

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 18 Apr 2018 179,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front chassis rails corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

coolant leak

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 21 Oct 2016 159,446 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

head lamp lenses defused

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Oct 2016 159,446 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

head lamp lenses defused

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 146,296 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 146,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 136,674 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 136,674 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 122,517 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 122,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 110,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 110,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 96,419 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,487 miles

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)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not tested

rear row of seats removed at time of test seatbelts not considered part of the test

Pass 27 Mar 2010 79,936 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 79,936 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,055 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s centre row, child seat fitted, b.n.t.

o/s/r seat not present, belt not tested

Fail 25 Mar 2009 62,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s centre row, child seat fitted, b.n.t.

o/s/r seat not present, belt not tested

Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,588 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 46,584 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,959 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,958 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 25,958 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 WJL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OV52 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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