MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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 ()
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 ()
rear seats not fitted at time of test
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
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
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
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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
o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
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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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