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YH53 UDZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,085 mi
Last recorded161,085 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 161,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 152,128 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,019 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

power steering slightly notchy

Pass 16 Jan 2016 130,131 miles

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

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

o/s front floor and sill corroded not within prescribed areas

power steering slightly faulty

Pass 15 Jan 2015 120,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 111,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 98,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 73,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,227 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,897 miles

N/S & O/S Front sills have had damage

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn (lip)

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f inner cv boot worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,501 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,948 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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YH53 UDZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YH53 UDZ, 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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YH53 UDZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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