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RO52 VDK

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,175 mi
Last recorded127,175 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 VDK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 127,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 127,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,977 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,424 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seat belts ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 110,424 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seat belts ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,747 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine pans

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2018 91,037 miles

Engine Covers Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Both Brake Discs Worn

Front Lower Both Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Deteriorate But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Minor Chip In Windscreen

Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Has Slight Play

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Unable To Examine Seat Belt

Rear Both Tyres Deteriorate & Close To Legal Limit On 3mm Tread Very Low Inner Edges 215 55 16 97H Reinforced Avon (4806 N/S / 2506 O/S

Fail 11 Jan 2018 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 97W Extra Load Avon (5111 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 97W Extra Load Goodyear (3508 (4.1.E.1)

Minor Chip In Windscreen

Engine Covers Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Both Brake Discs Worn

Front Lower Both Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Deteriorate But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Has Slight Play

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Unable To Examine Seat Belt

Rear Both Tyres Deteriorate & Close To Legal Limit On 3mm Tread Very Low Inner Edges 215 55 16 97H Reinforced Avon (4806 N/S / 2506 O/S

Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,813 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,364 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 79,157 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 79,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,811 miles

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

centre row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,105 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low 2mm

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,522 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

no centre row seats fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2011 57,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

no centre row seats fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,149 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,532 miles

due to centre seats removed unable to check seat belts

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,223 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,996 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,828 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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RO52 VDK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RO52 VDK, 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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What year was RO52 VDK registered?

RO52 VDK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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