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T503 KTW

1999 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,155 mi
Last recorded38,155 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT503 KTW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 38,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front of the exhaust around the manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,457 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 36,632 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 36,632 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,464 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 36,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to excess 195/65R15 91H Firestone (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,939 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,838 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,673 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 34,670 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Steering slightly notchy

Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,127 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,905 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,971 miles

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,862 miles

corrosion underneath vehicle slight corrosion to front/rear suspension compon ants

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,675 miles

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,620 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

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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T503 KTW is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 118,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T503 KTW, 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 27 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T503 KTW is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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