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AD53 GRF

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,210 mi
Last recorded133,210 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 GRF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 133,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly.

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 133,199 miles

Emissions not tested back box not connected . (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back box. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 130,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tail gate damaged.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 130,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tail gate damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 127,526 miles

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

evidence of power steering fluid leak from inside nearside steering rack boot

offside rear disc showing evidence of overheating

Fail 24 Feb 2015 127,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

evidence of power steering fluid leak from inside nearside steering rack boot

offside rear disc showing evidence of overheating

Pass 25 Jan 2014 119,372 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 110,154 miles

all tyres low on tread & some wearing un-evenly

both rear seats removed

bulb warning lamp comes on intermitantly but all lights work during test

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r lights slightly dim

o/s door mirror has some damage

some movement in both front suspentio top mounts

Fail 30 Jan 2013 110,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres low on tread & some wearing un-evenly

both rear seats removed

bulb warning lamp comes on intermitantly but all lights work during test

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r lights slightly dim

o/s door mirror has some damage

some movement in both front suspentio top mounts

Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,974 miles

Auxillary drive belt deteriorated Middle row of rear seats nearside should be in centre and centre should be nearside

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 100,970 miles

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

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

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

Auxillary drive belt deteriorated Middle row of rear seats nearside should be in centre and centre should be nearside

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,962 miles

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 90,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/R tyre getting low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 79,770 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2010 79,760 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 66,512 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,148 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,100 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 43,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AD53 GRF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD53 GRF, 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 AD53 GRF registered?

AD53 GRF is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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