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SA53 CWK

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

212,009 mi
Last recorded212,009 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 CWK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 212,009 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 212,009 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 203,001 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 203,001 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 194,060 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 183,089 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 183,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 171,958 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 171,958 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 160,608 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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 150,186 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 142,242 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 132,031 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 132,031 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 114,809 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 103,061 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2008 102,959 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2007 93,728 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 93,724 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,566 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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SA53 CWK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA53 CWK, 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 SA53 CWK registered?

SA53 CWK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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