2003 SEAT Alhambra 1.9L Diesel · BD53 KVP
2003 SEAT Alhambra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 177,203 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD53 KVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2024
- 177,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD53 KVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Alhambra (BD53 KVP) between February 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BD53 KVP Mileage History
- 10/02/2022168,046 mi
- 11/02/2022168,049 mi+3 mi
- 13/02/2023173,319 mi+5,270 mi
- 23/02/2023173,322 mi+3 mi
- 18/04/2024177,203 mi+3,881 mi
Average of roughly 4,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Alhambra Mk1 (7M)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Bush and Linkage WearModerate
Weighing over 1.7 tonnes unladen and frequently driven fully laden with passengers or luggage, the Mk1 Alhambra exerts tremendous stress on its front suspension geometry. The rubber voided bushes on the lower wishbones and the anti-roll bar drop links deteriorate rapidly on UK speed humps and potholed roads. This results in heavy knocking over road imperfections, wander under braking, and severe inside shoulder tyre wear, leading to consistent MOT advisories and failures.
- Rear Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line CorrosionModerate
Models equipped with rear passenger climate control feature aluminium refrigerant pipes routed along the underside of the vehicle floorpan. Exposed to road spray, salt, and winter grit on UK roads, these exposed pipes corrode and develop pinhole perforations, particularly around mounting brackets. This causes the air conditioning system to lose gas pressure completely, leaving the cabin blowers unable to cool the passenger compartment.
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