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VX53 ASV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,279 mi
Last recorded118,279 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ASV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,907 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,750 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,595 miles

exhaust support bracket broken

slight play in steering rack end joint

Fail 4 Jul 2013 88,590 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust support bracket broken

slight play in steering rack end joint

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,797 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on.

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Jun 2012 84,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake warning lamp on.

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Feb 2011 76,633 miles

Engine management light and brake pad warning light on.

Front brake discs worn.

One exhust bracket broken exhust firmly supported.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,760 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 63,760 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,976 miles

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 22 Dec 2008 49,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 24 Dec 2007 40,072 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 40,072 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 28,724 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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VX53 ASV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX53 ASV, 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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VX53 ASV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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