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OV52 YMM

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

169,769 mi
Last recorded169,769 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 169,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test rear seat belts rear seats folded down ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 143,022 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 143,022 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 137,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 137,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 131,581 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 126,448 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 126,117 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 118,293 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 118,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 110,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 104,766 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,012 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 86,699 miles

n/s outer parking sensor is loose in bumper

vibration in the vehicle when engine is running

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,067 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,571 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 67,566 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2008 60,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2006 42,965 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 42,964 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 YMM 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 68%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

OV52 YMM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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