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WA53 CDX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,656 mi
Last recorded174,656 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CDX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 174,656 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 162,799 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 152,170 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front seat worn exposing seat frame

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside lower than nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across trailing arms and offside front caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both front box sections corroded near chassis/front subframe

both sills damaged and corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 152,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front seat worn exposing seat frame

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside lower than nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across trailing arms and offside front caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both front box sections corroded near chassis/front subframe

both sills damaged and corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to both outer sills

Fail 12 Nov 2015 133,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing no buckle (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to both outer sills

Pass 13 Oct 2014 118,940 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 102,311 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 102,311 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 95,112 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 95,109 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,705 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,705 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,705 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 70,958 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 62,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,323 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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WA53 CDX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WA53 CDX, 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 WA53 CDX registered?

WA53 CDX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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