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VN53 VWY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,152 mi
Last recorded193,152 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VWY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 193,152 miles

Nearside Rear binding

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 193,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested service (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear binding

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 187,016 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 187,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 173,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2014 173,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 159,522 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 159,521 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 146,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 129,960 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 129,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 110,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 95,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 95,243 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 77,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,035 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 60,955 miles

boot seat belts not tested

Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,420 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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VN53 VWY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VN53 VWY, 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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VN53 VWY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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