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CK53 FGX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,062 mi
Last recorded147,062 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 FGX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 147,062 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 147,057 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front outriger corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 138,786 miles

Front chassis are slightly corroded

Rear shock absorber covers are corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 138,734 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front chassis are slightly corroded

Rear shock absorber covers are corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 131,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 123,381 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 123,181 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,056 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 114,056 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,281 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,208 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,673 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,790 miles

3 x baby seats fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2010 79,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

3 x baby seats fitted to rear of vehicle

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,777 miles

slight play offside front rack end

Fail 9 Nov 2009 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play offside front rack end

Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,927 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,563 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,186 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 33,181 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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CK53 FGX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CK53 FGX, 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 CK53 FGX registered?

CK53 FGX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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