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VK53 SKE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,150 mi
Last recorded184,150 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 SKE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 184,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 179,311 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 175,224 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 175,222 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS&OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER/OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety RIDGED BRAKE PIPE JOIN LEAKING EXCESSIVELY (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 170,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 167,405 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 160,886 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 160,815 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 157,124 miles

front out riggers rusty and holed

outer sills rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2019 151,849 miles

front outriggers rusty and holed

Pass 15 Feb 2018 147,265 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 147,226 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, rear of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 142,441 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 142,397 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 137,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 137,498 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 133,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 127,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 120,932 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 113,275 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 104,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 98,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 88,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 80,446 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 80,446 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 64,612 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,593 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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VK53 SKE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VK53 SKE, 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 VK53 SKE registered?

VK53 SKE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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