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OY53 YRO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,712 mi
Last recorded120,712 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 120,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 115,850 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 112,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 107,040 miles

not all seat belts checked due to lack of seats

Fail 13 May 2014 100,915 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 100,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 95,719 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 95,719 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 89,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 83,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 76,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

not all seat belts fully checked due to lack of seats

Pass 13 May 2009 68,484 miles

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2008 60,533 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,114 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear seat belts not checked, due to no rear seats in the vehicle.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 54,114 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear seat belts not checked, due to no rear seats in the vehicle.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,900 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to seats being removed

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 YRO 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 81.3%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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