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RX53 YFN

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

154,868 mi
Last recorded154,868 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YFN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 154,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 154,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 143,546 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

wipers poor

Fail 21 Jul 2022 143,546 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2021 131,081 miles

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

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

outersills damaged and corroded

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 12 Jul 2021 131,078 miles

Brake slack adjuster damaged (1.1.18 (a))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outersills damaged and corroded

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 15 Jul 2020 121,623 miles

exhaust system corroded and poorly secured

offside and nearside front chassis/outriggers corroded

offside and nearside outersills corroded and damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2020 121,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded and poorly secured

offside and nearside front chassis/outriggers corroded

offside and nearside outersills corroded and damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2019 112,772 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system slight blow and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 112,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system slight blow and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

both sides fronts top strut mounts slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2018 104,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

both sides fronts top strut mounts slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,018 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,018 miles

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

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,011 miles

exhaust centre box in poor condition and hanging bracket broken

offside front tyre worn low on tread

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,011 miles

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

auxiliary belt noisy

exhaust centre box in poor condition and hanging bracket broken

offside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,769 miles

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

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

Rear seats are folded preventing the inspection of the seat belts.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 81,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear seats are folded preventing the inspection of the seat belts.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,065 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,857 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 58,856 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 58,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,488 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,488 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,211 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 47,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes well worn recomend replacement.

lift in o/s/f top strut mount just in limit.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,854 miles

Catalytic converter heat shield insecure.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,963 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 YFN is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 YFN, 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 YFN is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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