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OY53 NLU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

202,961 mi
Last recorded202,961 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 NLU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 202,961 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch and front of sill

Pass 18 Oct 2021 190,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to outer wheel arches

Covers fitted

Exhaust deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in offside driveshaft/gearbox spline

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front innersill/sill corroded but outside prescribed arear at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2021 190,025 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside front flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside and nearside rear flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from nearside and offside front flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to outer wheel arches

Covers fitted

Different size tyres fitted front to rear but same size across axle

Exhaust deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally underside is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside and nearside front sill/inner sill corroded but outside a prescribed area at time of test.

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in offside drive shaft gearbox spline

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 117,305 miles

corroded brake pipes at rear

corroded brake pipes on front calipers

front brake discs corroded/worn

front chassis legs corroded

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

rear underbody corrosion and subframe

rear wheel arches corroded

slight pas leak,o/s rack area

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 22 Oct 2019 168,066 miles

n/s outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s headlamp aimed low

slight play o/s and n/s steering

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 11 Oct 2019 167,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

n/s outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s headlamp aimed low

o/s/f sidelight dim

slight play o/s and n/s steering

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2018 153,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 141,012 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Various. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Covers fitted.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shallow cracks offside rear tyre side wall.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 140,944 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Various. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Covers fitted.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shallow cracks offside rear tyre side wall.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 130,020 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 118,810 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded,pads worn low

n/s/f inner cv boot deteriorating

n/s/r spring corroded

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low

slight play in front anti roll bar links,boots deteriorated

slight play in o/s steering

slight wear to o/s/f flexible brake hose

Pass 9 Oct 2014 107,682 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 107,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 97,301 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 88,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 88,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,715 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 83,715 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,972 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,242 miles

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

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,891 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 NLU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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