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OY53 MVM

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,005 mi
Last recorded192,005 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 192,005 miles

Front Flexis worn

Front Front disks worn ,

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 184,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 184,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 173,005 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 162,958 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 162,956 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 151,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 143,587 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 135,880 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 125,823 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 103,996 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,991 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 52,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,021 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 62,015 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,437 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,097 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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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OY53 MVM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVM, 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 MVM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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