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OY53 LSU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,967 mi
Last recorded92,967 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LSU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,967 miles

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

Slightly oil leaks.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 92,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Slightly oil leaks.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,792 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

o/s inner cv boot damaged.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 60,812 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,326 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 57,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,992 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs scored

Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,066 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,788 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,617 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,387 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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OY53 LSU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LSU, 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 OY53 LSU registered?

OY53 LSU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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