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OV53 WKB

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,948 mi
Last recorded194,948 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 WKB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 194,948 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under body corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 181,070 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both arches corroded

Rear underbody corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 181,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer + inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both arches corroded

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 162,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 162,142 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 131,590 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,980 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,121 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 99,120 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 96,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 89,224 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 75,571 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 75,571 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 65,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 59,093 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,708 miles

all four tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,500 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,688 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 WKB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKB, 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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OV53 WKB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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