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ST52 OCO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,000 mi
Last recorded153,000 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 OCO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 153,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 153,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 134,372 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 119,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle is fitted with covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of vehicle;

Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle is fitted with covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of vehicle;

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,431 miles

covers and/or undertrays fitted to vehicle, unable to fully inspect some parts of vehicle.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 113,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers and/or undertrays fitted to vehicle, unable to fully inspect some parts of vehicle.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,582 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, but not seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front sills damaged lower

coolant leak n/s/r lower heater pipes

corrosion both lower front of rear arches

exhaust corroded mid section

spare tyre flat underside rear

Pass 24 Dec 2014 93,018 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 93,018 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 83,633 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 83,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,285 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 76,284 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tail section of exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,985 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 65,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,603 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,932 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 53,932 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 47,941 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight uneven wear front tyres

Fail 31 Dec 2007 39,766 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight bind o/s/r wheel

slight uneven wear front tyres

Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,188 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 32,186 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 24,417 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

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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ST52 OCO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ST52 OCO, 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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ST52 OCO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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