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RX53 EGD

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,593 mi
Last recorded215,593 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 EGD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 215,593 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 208,789 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 202,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 198,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 189,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 189,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 180,887 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 171,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 171,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 163,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 156,796 miles

All tyres worn unevenly (215/55 16)

Both front tyres deteriorated and close to limit

Offside washer jet not working

both rear tyres deteriorated and close to limit

Fail 9 Feb 2011 156,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn unevenly (215/55 16)

Both front tyres deteriorated and close to limit

Offside washer jet not working

both rear tyres deteriorated and close to limit

Pass 4 Feb 2010 148,470 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 131,965 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 107,731 miles

215/55/16 n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

both front tyres wearing unevenly and on limit

Fail 11 Jan 2008 107,731 miles

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

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

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

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

215/55/16 n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

both front tyres wearing unevenly and on limit

Pass 9 Jul 2007 92,228 miles

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

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

warning lamp on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2007 77,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,777 miles

both front tyres earing unevenly

Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,386 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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RX53 EGD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX53 EGD, 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 RX53 EGD registered?

RX53 EGD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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