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OY53 VYG

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,737 mi
Last recorded134,737 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VYG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 134,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 122,997 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

both front to rear brakepipes rusty in clips

Fail 11 Jul 2018 122,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded near subframe x3 (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded near subframe x3 (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

both front to rear brakepipes rusty in clips

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,070 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both small on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 111,070 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both small on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,345 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis and jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking in between treads

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,309 miles

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

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

N/S/R and O/S/R Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis and jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking in between treads

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,358 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 74,368 miles

Exhaust rear tail pipes and rear silencer carroded and splitting

centre row seats and third row seat swapped around

Fail 6 Jul 2013 74,368 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear tail pipes and rear silencer carroded and splitting

centre row seats and third row seat swapped around

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,166 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 62,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 56,186 miles

front discs inner faces corroding

offside front tyre inner edge worn, still outside of centre 3/4 tread pattern

Pass 6 Jun 2009 48,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 46,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 44,060 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,606 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 VYG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYG, 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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OY53 VYG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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