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RX53 OER

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,778 mi
Last recorded152,778 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OER
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 152,778 miles

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

Underside corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 152,778 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 144,430 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODED

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 144,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODED

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 138,671 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 21 Jun 2021 133,586 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS AND UNDER BODY CORRODED

REAR SEATS MISSING

Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,830 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 124,457 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 124,457 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,302 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Boot seats ()

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 119,267 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Boot seats ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,546 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,201 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,902 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats missing

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2012 78,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,565 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre outter sidewall damaged no ply visiable

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,565 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre outter sidewall damaged no ply visiable

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 1 Jul 2010 66,753 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in nsf tyre outer sidewall

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge and cuts in tread

Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,753 miles

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

cut in nsf tyre outer sidewall

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge and cuts in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear nmber plate marked

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,029 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW 2MM

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F TYRE LOW 2MM

REAR NOMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,860 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,092 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

rear number plate in poor condition

under tray fitted

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 OER is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OER, 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 OER registered?

RX53 OER is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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