MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis rails - both sides, rear sills/closing panels(both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides front chassis rails/reinforcements, rear inner sills and closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired reinforcement on the floor - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - by the jacking point - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired reinforcement on the floor - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - by the jacking point - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis rails - both sides, rear sills/closing panels(both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both rear tyres wearing uneven
both rear tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres wearing low and uneven
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OY53 ZGV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ZGV, 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 ZGV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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