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SEAT Alhambra

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 UNXMOT history

LB53 UNX is a black diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 200,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2024
Mileage
200,103 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UNX was last recorded at 200,103 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 8,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,031 miles · 17 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,072 miles
Average per year
9,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 200,103 miles
  • 2022 – 192,031 miles
  • 2021 – 180,048 miles
  • 2020 – 173,031 miles
  • 2019 – 158,179 miles
  • 2018 – 147,055 miles
  • 2017 – 140,430 miles
  • 2016 – 133,863 miles
  • 2015 – 128,369 miles
  • 2014 – 120,935 miles
  • 2013 – 110,243 miles
  • 2012 – 100,212 miles
  • 2011 – 91,252 miles
  • 2010 – 82,028 miles
  • 2009 – 72,704 miles
  • 2008 – 62,537 miles
  • 2007 – 44,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,103 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
  • AdvisoryUnderseal used on inner sills weld

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,103 miles (+8,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    200,103 miles
    Test number
    125782619331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryUnderseal used on inner sills weld

  2. Pass192,031 miles (+11,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    192,031 miles
    Test number
    885236676133
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal used on inner sills obscuring repair methods

  3. Pass180,048 miles (+7,017)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,048 miles
    Test number
    178210496587
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front upper mounts slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear surface corrosion on underside components
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded underseal used

  4. Pass173,031 miles (+14,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    173,031 miles
    Test number
    375686703872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner sills have corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,179 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,179 miles
    Test number
    810212420268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,127 miles (+11,072)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    488895404101
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass147,055 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,055 miles
    Test number
    878364853747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,042 miles (+6,612)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,042 miles
    Test number
    128607529839
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass140,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,430 miles
    Test number
    656111059549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,430 miles (+6,567)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,430 miles
    Test number
    495169141532
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass133,863 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    133,863 miles
    Test number
    781330892171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,369 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,369 miles
    Test number
    925757085130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,359 miles (+7,424)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,359 miles
    Test number
    149324385148
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass120,935 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,935 miles
    Test number
    475892844263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/r/ tyre wearing inner edge

  15. Fail120,935 miles (+10,692)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,935 miles
    Test number
    779842844247
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/r/ tyre wearing inner edge

  16. Pass110,243 miles (+10,031)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,243 miles
    Test number
    598019433248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFanbelt cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre waring inner edge

  17. Pass100,212 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,212 miles
    Test number
    187308042234
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFanbelt cracking

  18. Fail100,211 miles (+8,959)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,211 miles
    Test number
    287787742231
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFanbelt cracking

  19. Pass91,252 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,252 miles
    Test number
    335613241217
    • NoteN/S inner cv boot split
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail91,252 miles (+9,224)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,252 miles
    Test number
    755753641250
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/S inner cv boot split
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass82,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,028 miles
    Test number
    393385640490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,028 miles (+9,324)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,028 miles
    Test number
    640465340299
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass72,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,704 miles
    Test number
    172179639214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,704 miles (+10,167)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,704 miles
    Test number
    994489239201
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass62,537 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,537 miles
    Test number
    332466148205
    • NoteCrack in windscreen

  26. Fail62,537 miles (+17,899)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,537 miles
    Test number
    363336648495
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteCrack in windscreen

  27. Pass44,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,638 miles
    Test number
    232482157053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UNX

Does LB53 UNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UNX expired on 26 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UNX?
The MOT on LB53 UNX expired on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UNX done?
LB53 UNX was recorded at 200,103 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 9,274 miles a year.
Has LB53 UNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UNX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 UNX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 UNX find?
LB53 UNX passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: offside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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