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YX53 FOF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,988 mi
Last recorded102,988 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FOF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 102,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,853 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)

Pass 9 May 2013 58,519 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,737 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,727 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,146 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,116 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 25,116 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,173 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YX53 FOF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX53 FOF, 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 YX53 FOF registered?

YX53 FOF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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