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YH53 YAF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,011 mi
Last recorded197,011 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YAF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 197,011 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 197,010 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 185,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has worn edges and deep cut in sidewall

Offside Front Tyre has worn edges

Plastic undertrays fitted

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

Fail 10 May 2017 185,438 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed, marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has worn edges and deep cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre has worn edges

Plastic undertrays fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 179,597 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened only slight damage (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 172,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 172,007 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 162,550 miles

engine covers blocking view of components

n/s tie rod slight worn

n/s/f tyre has nail in

rear wiper missing

Fail 15 May 2014 162,523 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers blocking view of components

n/s tie rod slight worn

n/s/f tyre has nail in

rear wiper missing

Pass 21 May 2013 147,272 miles

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

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

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

play inner rack

Pass 13 Apr 2012 130,598 miles

slight movement on n/s/f top strut mounting

Fail 13 Apr 2012 130,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight movement on n/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 5 Apr 2011 114,504 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)

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

nearside rear disc outer edges heavily corroded

offside handbrake efficiency lower than nearside

Pass 19 Apr 2010 101,051 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 96,369 miles

a/ both front caliper brake pipes starting to corrode

a/ nearside front tyre 2 mm

a/ rear seats missing

Fail 27 Nov 2009 96,369 miles

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

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

a/ both front caliper brake pipes starting to corrode

a/ nearside front tyre 2 mm

a/ rear seats missing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,828 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 75,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 63,813 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 YAF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH53 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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