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OV53 WHT

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,616 mi
Last recorded156,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 WHT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 156,616 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 146,902 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 146,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper is loose and can be caught on (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 x tyres all close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 130,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 117,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,408 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,632 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,709 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,555 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,632 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,547 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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OV53 WHT is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OV53 WHT, 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 OV53 WHT registered?

OV53 WHT is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for OV53 WHT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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