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WU53 LGF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,884 mi
Last recorded123,884 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 LGF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 123,884 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Driver side front, under the car has corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre just about to reach limit. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Not working. ()

Fail 14 Sep 2021 123,659 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail Wishbone bush and ball joint both damaged. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Driver side front, under the car has corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre just about to reach limit. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Not working. ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 118,582 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Side mirror has a crack. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has a small chip.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 118,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint is damaged, needs replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened seat belt has a hole/cut. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged passenger side, side mirror has a crack. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Discs are corroded.

Offside Rear Discs are corroded.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Headlight adjuster not working. ()

Windscreen has a chip.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,944 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 112,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 105,127 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2015 102,388 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 98,969 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,969 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,580 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 92,580 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,907 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,374 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 77,374 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,133 miles

N/S Mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2010 67,133 miles

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

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

N/S Mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,620 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,029 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2007 40,834 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2007 40,834 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,875 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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WU53 LGF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WU53 LGF, 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 WU53 LGF registered?

WU53 LGF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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