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SEAT Alhambra

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 UNZMOT history

LB53 UNZ is a blue diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2023
Mileage
163,900 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UNZ was last recorded at 163,900 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 7,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,098 miles · 9 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
7,802 miles
Average per year
9,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,900 miles
  • 2021 – 156,098 miles
  • 2020 – 151,458 miles
  • 2019 – 146,939 miles
  • 2017 – 141,307 miles
  • 2016 – 133,549 miles
  • 2015 – 125,864 miles
  • 2014 – 108,185 miles
  • 2013 – 92,370 miles
  • 2012 – 78,950 miles
  • 2011 – 69,234 miles
  • 2010 – 60,650 miles
  • 2009 – 50,773 miles
  • 2008 – 39,417 miles
  • 2007 – 29,829 miles
  • 2006 – 20,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,900 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,900 miles
    Test number
    375333477440
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail163,900 miles (+7,802)4 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,900 miles
    Test number
    857616201396
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass156,098 miles (+4,640)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    156,098 miles
    Test number
    237807004548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake had just met the minimum legal limit and requires adjustment/repair

  4. Pass151,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    151,458 miles
    Test number
    447852196062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail151,458 miles (+4,519)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,458 miles
    Test number
    604393055205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass146,939 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,939 miles
    Test number
    195384814034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail146,939 miles (+5,632)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,939 miles
    Test number
    258123554467
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass141,307 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,307 miles
    Test number
    985496824951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail141,307 miles (+7,758)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,307 miles
    Test number
    417192989774
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass133,549 miles (+7,685)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    133,549 miles
    Test number
    252231451919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,864 miles (+17,679)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    125,864 miles
    Test number
    752379473087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,185 miles
    Test number
    299172754354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,185 miles (+15,815)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,185 miles
    Test number
    226632254387
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass92,370 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    805377243326
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perrished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

  15. Fail92,370 miles (+13,420)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    678267543356
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perrished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

  16. Fail78,950 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,950 miles
    Test number
    115432962366
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,950 miles (+9,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,950 miles
    Test number
    229392762341
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,234 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    385853541332
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewall damage

  19. Fail69,234 miles (+8,584)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    358262941347
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteFront discs badly lipped

  20. Pass60,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,650 miles
    Test number
    310980740358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail60,650 miles (+9,877)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,650 miles
    Test number
    874080840359
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass50,773 miles (+11,356)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,773 miles
    Test number
    292931449393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,417 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,417 miles
    Test number
    402860948379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass39,417 miles (+9,588)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,417 miles
    Test number
    672540248323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,829 miles
    Test number
    390685357329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,829 miles (+9,533)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,829 miles
    Test number
    693955057353
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass20,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,296 miles
    Test number
    693547546326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 UNZ

Does LB53 UNZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UNZ expired on 8 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UNZ?
The MOT on LB53 UNZ expired on 8 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UNZ done?
LB53 UNZ was recorded at 163,900 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 9,230 miles a year.
Has LB53 UNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UNZ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 UNZ 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 UNZ find?
LB53 UNZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 5 more.

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