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OY53 OCU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,164 mi
Last recorded162,164 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 162,164 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 160,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 158,762 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 155,480 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 148,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 145,698 miles

Front both tyres wearing excessively inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 145,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front both tyres wearing excessively inner edge

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 138,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear seats in foldaway position not allowing inspection of seats and belts

drivers seat damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2016 138,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear seats in foldaway position not allowing inspection of seats and belts

drivers seat damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2015 132,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 132,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 123,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 111,962 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 105,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 105,107 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 95,225 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,457 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,566 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,997 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 OCU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

OY53 OCU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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