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OY53 VWV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,506 mi
Last recorded147,506 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VWV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 147,506 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis members heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 147,496 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis members heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 139,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 132,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 128,581 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 128,581 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 122,000 miles

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

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

covered in under-seal

Pass 3 Jun 2013 115,739 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear break pipe coverd with grease

Pass 13 Jun 2012 111,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 105,801 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 100,914 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 100,905 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,167 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 86,167 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 81,561 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,236 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 VWV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

OY53 VWV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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