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PK53 WLC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,129 mi
Last recorded178,129 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 WLC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 178,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 178,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 168,496 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 154,040 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs ridged

Fail 17 Oct 2011 154,040 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs ridged

offside rear handbrake caliper handbrake lever not returning to its stop

Pass 23 Oct 2010 138,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake discs wearing slightly inner edges

both front wiper blades smear slightly

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 15 Oct 2010 138,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake discs wearing slightly inner edges

both front wiper blades smear slightly

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Oct 2009 111,753 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to part

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2008 90,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,560 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 71,448 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,448 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,551 miles

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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PK53 WLC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PK53 WLC, 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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PK53 WLC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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