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BD52 GXZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

205,423 mi
Last recorded205,423 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 GXZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 205,423 miles

O/side front and n/side front chassis outriggers corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 190,153 miles

Surface corrosion on o/side front outrigger

Pass 19 Jan 2013 173,412 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 157,347 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 143,207 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 127,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2010 127,483 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 107,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,805 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 95,805 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 77,737 miles

ACC DAMAGE NSR==WIPERS POOR RECC REPLACE==FR WISH REAR BUSHES SPLITTING==CHILD SEATS CENTRE REAR /NSR==PRE HEATER FAULTY

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 77,737 miles

ACC DAMAGE NSR==WIPERS POOR RECC REPLACE==FR WISH REAR BUSHES SPLITTING==CHILD SEATS CENTRE REAR /NSR==PRE HEATER FAULTY

Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,095 miles

PLAY IN STRUT TOP BEARINGS==OSR TYRE 2MM +REPAIRED==NSR 1.8MM==RECC 2TYRES +2REAR SHOCKS

WIPERS POOR==REAR NO PLATE POOR==SLIGHT CRACKING IN RIB BELT==FR DISCS BADLY WORN==+REARS FR TYRES WEARING EDGES==REAR SHOCKS LEAKING==

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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BD52 GXZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BD52 GXZ, 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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BD52 GXZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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