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OY53 LSO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,277 mi
Last recorded137,277 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LSO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 137,277 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,746 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 119,353 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre different size to what is fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,684 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,886 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,006 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted centre row offside

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

small chips in zones a and b of windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front macpherson strut top monts stiff in operation and slight lift in offside

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 27 Aug 2009 65,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,677 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,125 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,130 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 48,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,351 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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OY53 LSO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY53 LSO, 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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OY53 LSO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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