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YY53 LSJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,510 mi
Last recorded111,510 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LSJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 111,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 99,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 99,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 89,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,400 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,767 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,180 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,346 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre low-screw in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,488 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,772 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 30,772 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,493 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 27,493 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,256 miles

exhaust rear section very slightly corroded near joint between mid & rear section

Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,647 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 17,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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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YY53 LSJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY53 LSJ, 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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YY53 LSJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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