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RX53 OBR

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

155,476 mi
Last recorded155,476 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OBR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 155,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively only clearing half screen , driver/s view (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill heavily welded/covered in underseal

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear/s seat belts not tested ()

brake warning lamp on dash

Pass 13 Feb 2018 139,821 miles

Offside mirror slight damage

Fail 9 Feb 2018 139,785 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper blade rubber worn

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Jan 2017 121,552 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade rubber splitting

brake warning light on dash

Fail 11 Jan 2017 121,552 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade rubber splitting

brake warning light on dash

Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,594 miles

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

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 14 Jan 2016 106,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 3 Jan 2015 87,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 87,978 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,990 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 72,990 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 74,979 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,415 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,415 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,921 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 57,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,965 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 50,965 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare wheel insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,203 miles

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

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside headlamp aim on upper limits

nearside rear light lens taped

rear number plate faded (advise replacement)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,794 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner egdes

nearside rear light lens taped

rear number plate faded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,152 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,979 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 21,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OBR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 RX53 OBR, 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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RX53 OBR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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