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SC53 UAB

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,309 mi
Last recorded117,309 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 UAB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,290 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on bottom wishbone (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around o/s/r subframe mounting

Pass 14 Apr 2015 114,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 113,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 113,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,357 miles

Brake warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s/f tyre worn to 2mm.

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

Slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe.

Slight cracking to o/s/f & o/s/r brake hoses.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 108,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s/f tyre worn to 2mm.

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

Slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe.

Slight cracking to o/s/f & o/s/r brake hoses.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,480 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 101,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 96,054 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 88,830 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 88,829 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,834 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,834 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 64,654 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 64,273 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,362 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 48,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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SC53 UAB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SC53 UAB, 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 SC53 UAB registered?

SC53 UAB is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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