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FG53 CJV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,610 mi
Last recorded117,610 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 CJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2011 117,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 117,610 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 243,795 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 189,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 189,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 189,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,314 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 90,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 153,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 153,616 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 114,494 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 76,209 miles

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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FG53 CJV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG53 CJV, 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 FG53 CJV registered?

FG53 CJV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is FG53 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 CJV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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