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OY53 VJA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,154 mi
Last recorded153,154 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 153,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills outer sills all front chassis all rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 153,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of mot

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills both outer sills all rear chassis all front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 152,244 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 152,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both gaitors (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 150,458 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 146,482 miles

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

corrosion front offside and front nearside inner and outer sills

Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,915 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 143,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 141,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 137,511 miles

ALL Tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Both front outer sills damaged, but not holed

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 137,509 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users covering/soaking engine undertray, and dripping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower end tip, on wishbone (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ALL Tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Both front outer sills damaged, but not holed

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch lower section slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated abs loom has been rubbing on component (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch lower section slightly corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 131,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 127,273 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,658 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 115,279 miles

both front & o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2014 115,272 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front & o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 103,513 miles

front tyres bald inner and outer edges

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 96,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,619 miles

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

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

play in n/s/f anitrollbar link

Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,020 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,506 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,792 miles

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

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

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

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 VJA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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