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WV53 LXU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

207,196 mi
Last recorded207,196 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LXU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 207,196 miles

corrosion in rear n/s and o/s wheel arches

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

heavy corrosion in front n/s and o/s sills

Fail 9 Oct 2020 207,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in rear n/s and o/s wheel arches

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

heavy corrosion in front n/s and o/s sills

Pass 10 Oct 2019 196,569 miles

poor image nearside headlamp

Fail 9 Oct 2019 196,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor image nearside headlamp

Pass 3 Oct 2018 187,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight knocking from front suspension

Fail 3 Oct 2018 187,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight knocking from front suspension

Pass 28 Sep 2017 179,736 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 179,736 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 179,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 172,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 172,064 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 165,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 156,174 miles

nearside front inner c.v. gaiter split

offside front metal brake pipe, nearside rear wheelarch

Pass 10 Oct 2013 148,927 miles

centre row, both outer seatbelts, webbing minor damage

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre edges worn out & close to cords

offside rear metal brake pipe

offside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 139,612 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 121,017 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 109,957 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 109,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 97,130 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 96,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 82,117 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,114 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 59,056 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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WV53 LXU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WV53 LXU, 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 WV53 LXU registered?

WV53 LXU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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