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WK53 APX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,261 mi
Last recorded194,261 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 APX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2017 194,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function casing holed (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function corroded (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipe are corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all front pipes have corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframe components corroded (2.4.G.1)

exessive corrosion to under side of car

Pass 17 Mar 2016 194,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassea (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassea (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 194,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassea (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassea (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 194,180 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassea (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassea (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 189,247 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 179,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 179,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 165,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 157,499 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 152,117 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 132,243 miles

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

Handbrake cable corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

No rear seat fitted at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight rub marks on front flexis.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 105,144 miles

Both front tyres getting down

Rear flexi ferruls corroded

Slight damage to NSF brake flexi hose

Fail 29 Sep 2008 105,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres getting down

Rear flexi ferruls corroded

Slight damage to NSF brake flexi hose

Pass 15 Sep 2007 71,754 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,496 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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WK53 APX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red 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 WK53 APX, 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 WK53 APX registered?

WK53 APX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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