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OY53 VXU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,398 mi
Last recorded210,398 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 210,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 188,506 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 168,667 miles

advise all four tyres on the wear bars

Pass 18 Nov 2014 148,901 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 130,649 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 130,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 107,592 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 107,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 89,631 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,631 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,843 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,886 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,460 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 51,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,521 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

BOTH REAR SHOCK ASSORBERS STARTING TO SLIGHTLY LEAK FLUID.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,248 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 VXU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

OY53 VXU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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