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SD53 AAE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,704 mi
Last recorded102,704 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 AAE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,704 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 102,704 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front,middle and rear metal brake pipes

Fail 26 Jan 2017 99,502 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front,middle and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Feb 2016 95,635 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides short onto caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 95,635 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides short onto caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,976 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,817 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 82,804 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,127 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front suspension top bearings noisy but no exessive wear at time of test

s/o rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,323 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,561 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 53,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,572 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,882 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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SD53 AAE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SD53 AAE, 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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SD53 AAE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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