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OY53 VVC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

233,312 mi
Last recorded233,312 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 233,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 222,636 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 222,636 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 199,003 miles

all steel brake pipes very rusty

n/s rear brake caliper has a misting of oil (no visible signs of leaks)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 188,003 miles

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

all steel brake pipes very rusty

n/s rear brake caliper has a misting of oil (no visible signs of leaks)

Pass 25 May 2013 158,111 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 158,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 137,160 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 137,159 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 109,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 109,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 76,204 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 63,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,033 miles

O/S/R Tyre,Worn At Both Edges Of Tread Area,Getting Close To The Legal Limmit(225/45 R17 94W).

Fail 13 Mar 2008 43,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/R Tyre,Worn At Both Edges Of Tread Area,Getting Close To The Legal Limmit(225/45 R17 94W).

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,260 miles

4 x child seat fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2007 30,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

4 x child seat fitted not allowing seat belts to be fully checked

Offside Front 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 VVC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

OY53 VVC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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