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OY53 VPR

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,475 mi
Last recorded87,475 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VPR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,475 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,400 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 72,400 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,858 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,814 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 29 Nov 2010 56,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,935 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 38,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,564 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT WEAR INSIDE EDGE

Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,177 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 VPR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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