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WV53 UPE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,855 mi
Last recorded116,855 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 UPE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 116,855 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 110,627 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 110,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,909 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,069 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,331 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,686 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,729 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 63,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,131 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 42,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,949 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UPE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV53 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

WV53 UPE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is WV53 UPE safe to buy?

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