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OY53 NVC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,614 mi
Last recorded125,614 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 125,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,412 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,776 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,437 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,712 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 72,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,972 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,238 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 52,005 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 52,005 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,995 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 NVC 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 92.3%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

OY53 NVC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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