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WA53 FHC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,732 mi
Last recorded156,732 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 156,732 miles

front brake hoses perishing

near side front tyre edges bald and close to limits

near side rear metal brake pipe rusting

off side and near side rear tyres inner edges bald and close to limits

off side front tyre inner edge bald and close to limits

Fail 6 Jun 2016 156,716 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake hoses perishing

near side front tyre edges bald and close to limits

near side rear metal brake pipe rusting

off side and near side rear tyres inner edges bald and close to limits

off side front tyre inner edge bald and close to limits

Pass 21 May 2015 146,013 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 134,882 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 134,660 miles

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near side rear tyre edges bald and close to legal limits

off side and near side rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 8 May 2013 123,479 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 123,479 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 112,118 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 101,361 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,545 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner edge wear offside front tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2010 90,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner edge wear offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2009 80,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,416 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,004 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 FHC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WA53 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

WA53 FHC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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