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WA53 LFE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,753 mi
Last recorded148,753 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 148,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 136,981 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 136,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 126,213 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,657 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 112,652 miles

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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,121 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 104,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

some damage to offside front abs sensor wire

Fail 21 Sep 2011 94,734 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

some damage to offside front abs sensor wire

Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,205 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 78,205 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,373 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,586 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,946 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,634 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 21,634 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 LFE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

WA53 LFE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is WA53 LFE safe to buy?

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