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OY53 VMG

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

285,687 mi
Last recorded285,687 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VMG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 285,687 miles

slight play in power steering rack

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 272,678 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 236,331 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2015 200,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 200,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 165,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 131,193 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust starting to deteriate

Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,717 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,370 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

windsceen damage outside swept area

Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windsceen damage outside swept area

Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,038 miles

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

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

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

damage to windscreen but not in swept area

nearside front discs slightly pitted

nearside rear disc slightly pitted

nearside rear seatbelt has some markings

offside rear disc slightly pitted

two rear fold-down seats not fitted when vehicle presented for test

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,654 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,270 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 VMG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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