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OY53 VYJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

165,745 mi
Last recorded165,745 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 165,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear sills x 2 corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 162,228 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 151,192 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 151,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 120,278 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 147,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 142,904 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 142,904 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,346 miles

Spare tyre is flat

Fail 12 Dec 2017 139,346 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and nearside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre is flat

Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,599 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2016 133,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 126,699 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 126,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 118,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,268 miles

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

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 103,372 miles

Oil leak

exhaust starting to get rusty

rear brake hose ferrules starting to get rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2012 103,371 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to get rusty

rear brake hose ferrules starting to get rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,309 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 92,309 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate faded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,611 miles

Front brake disc faces are worn but servicable.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 69,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front brake disc faces are worn but servicable.

Offside lower suspension swivel gaiter is split.

Offside rear tyre is worn at outer edge and is at the limits of wear.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,008 miles

ALL Road wheel tyres show wear at edges.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 60,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

ALL Road wheel tyres show wear at edges.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,005 miles

Rear exhaust joint is rusty.

Vehicle presented with rear most seats removed full exam of seat belts not posible.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,394 miles

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 VYJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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