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OY53 PGU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,344 mi
Last recorded104,344 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,423 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in rear shock absorber covers

Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,830 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

offside front wheel bearing noisy/worn

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,767 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,679 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 73,679 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,750 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,459 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,581 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,826 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,192 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 PGU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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