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WV53 TXJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,873 mi
Last recorded186,873 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 186,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 174,939 miles

Front disc pads more than 50% worn

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 156,422 miles

Centre & Rear exhaust sections corroded

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear disc pads more than 50% worn / discs slightly worn / corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 139,885 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 139,885 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 120,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 120,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 108,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 108,077 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,820 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES APPROX. 3.0MM

Fail 16 Sep 2010 95,820 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES APPROX. 3.0MM

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,161 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 83,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,780 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,809 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 TXJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

WV53 TXJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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