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OY53 ODG

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,123 mi
Last recorded200,123 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 200,123 miles

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

battery weak

nearside front tyre wearing

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 181,938 miles

nearside headlamp washer jet cover missing

Fail 30 Nov 2016 181,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside headlamp washer jet cover missing

Fail 28 Feb 2014 137,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 137,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 124,319 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 124,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 115,326 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 115,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 105,281 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly bald

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly bald

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly bald

Fail 25 Apr 2012 105,281 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly bald

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly bald

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly bald

Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,550 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 84,550 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,585 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,652 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,720 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,044 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,637 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,622 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 ODG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ODG, 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 ODG registered?

OY53 ODG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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