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SH53 HUU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,095 mi
Last recorded189,095 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HUU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 189,095 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 189,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 186,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 184,667 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 184,667 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play bolts loose (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 184,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 165,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2015 165,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2014 147,506 miles

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 134,870 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 134,868 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,302 miles

centre stop lamp does not operate rear seatshave been removed

Pass 16 Jun 2011 102,221 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 102,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 88,300 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,328 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,414 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 66,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small cuts and scuffs on nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,699 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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SH53 HUU 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 SH53 HUU, 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 SH53 HUU registered?

SH53 HUU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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