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OY53 OBO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OBO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 128,472 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 128,472 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 119,066 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 3 Sep 2024 119,064 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame , rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame , rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under tray

Pass 9 Sep 2022 99,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under trays

Fail 9 Sep 2022 99,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover and under trays

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 92,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Underside Of Vehicle Shows Signs Of Corrosion.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,513 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 85,513 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,700 miles

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

both front and n/s/r cracked and perished

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,513 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 71,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,239 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,679 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

N/S/F brake pad indicator wire broken.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 57,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

N/S/F brake pad indicator wire broken.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,873 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,018 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 49,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,261 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 42,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

all four tyres age cracked

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,869 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,743 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 21,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

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 OBO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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