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OY53 VUW

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,983 mi
Last recorded181,983 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 181,983 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 172,174 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 165,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 165,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 153,270 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 153,270 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 145,304 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 130,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 121,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 111,738 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 111,738 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 108,629 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 103,355 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 103,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 89,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,343 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 80,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,661 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,778 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 VUW 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 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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

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

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