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OY53 VUO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,194 mi
Last recorded165,194 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 165,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 164,992 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 155,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 146,088 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine undertrays fitted

outersills corroded

play in front suspension top mountings

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 146,088 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine undertrays fitted

outersills corroded

play in front suspension top mountings

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 137,046 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 137,046 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 121,138 miles

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust joint heavilly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 121,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust joint heavilly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 110,303 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r/r seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2012 110,303 miles

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r/r seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,205 miles

n/s/r/rseat not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2011 103,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r/rseat not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2010 90,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,828 miles

NO n/s/r rear seat fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2009 76,828 miles

NO n/s/r rear seat fitted at time of test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,513 miles

rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2008 61,513 miles

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

rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,702 miles

REAR REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,000 miles

REAR REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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 VUO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

OY53 VUO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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