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VO53 ORT

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,904 mi
Last recorded144,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ORT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 144,904 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 138,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 128,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 119,876 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 119,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,068 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 97,038 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 90,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 71,424 miles

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

O/S/Front suspension lower arm, rear bush starting to seperate

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

Passengers wiper blade smears windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,424 miles

O/S/Front suspension lower arm, rear bush starting to seperate

Passengers wiper blade smears windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,805 miles

Nearside rearmost seat not fitted to the vehicle at time of the test--s/belt not tested.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,841 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,597 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,073 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,671 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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VO53 ORT is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VO53 ORT, 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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VO53 ORT is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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