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YO52 BXV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,220 mi
Last recorded136,220 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 BXV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 136,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 May 2014 136,213 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2013 130,234 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Passenger wiper blade split

Slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Slight play in both mirrors

Tail pipe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 130,234 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine oil leak

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

Passenger wiper blade split

Slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Slight play in both mirrors

Tail pipe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 123,556 miles

Slight bind from near side rear brake Engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 116,832 miles

front flexy brake hoses perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 116,832 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front flexy brake hoses perishing

Pass 27 May 2010 109,251 miles

rear -rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight wall damage to nearside rear tyre has been run flat had low pressure poss leak

Fail 26 May 2010 109,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear -rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight wall damage to nearside rear tyre has been run flat had low pressure poss leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 102,170 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 102,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,563 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 92,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 84,116 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 84,116 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted near side center seat

Pass 5 Jun 2006 74,051 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 677,432 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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YO52 BXV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YO52 BXV, 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 YO52 BXV registered?

YO52 BXV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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