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YE52 HXZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,683 mi
Last recorded164,683 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 HXZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 164,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 164,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 158,175 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody vehicle structure also both side rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance offside & nearside (1.1.A.3d)

all brake pipes coated in heavy substance

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside & nearside front sills damaged/bent

Fail 16 Jan 2016 158,175 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody vehicle structure also both side rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance offside & nearside (1.1.A.3d)

all brake pipes coated in heavy substance

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside & nearside front sills damaged/bent

Pass 14 Feb 2015 152,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both side sills bent/damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2015

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both side sills bent/damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 147,337 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 147,337 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 140,768 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 132,679 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 126,442 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 119,188 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 112,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 99,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 85,975 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,188 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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YE52 HXZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE52 HXZ, 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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YE52 HXZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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