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OY53 VYN

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,387 mi
Last recorded172,387 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 172,387 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to metal brake pipe being snapped (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Snapped and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 164,618 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (Both Sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test NSR / CENTER SEAT and BOTH REAR SEATS ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 164,617 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (Both Sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test NSR / CENTER SEAT and BOTH REAR SEATS ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 157,009 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2018 157,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2017 144,134 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,734 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2016 139,734 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working one (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2015 128,761 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 128,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,889 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 102,819 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,348 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,246 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 60,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,742 miles

both front tyres on limit. strong advise deterioration on both no.plates. both rear tyres worn on inside edges + n/s/r on 2mm. o/s/f anti-roll bar link arm boot loose.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,303 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 42,303 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,746 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 VYN 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 65%.

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

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