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GD53 EXL

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,778 mi
Last recorded178,778 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 EXL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 178,778 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 178,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 175,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER ARM BOTTOM JOINT DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 173,674 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 171,955 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 171,951 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 169,311 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 May 2019 169,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/ drivers door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and where back box joins centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 May 2018 164,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 160,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 156,854 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 150,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 143,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 132,059 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 18 May 2012 120,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 104,276 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 104,267 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 94,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear low and worn on edges

slight lift on both front suspention top mounts

Pass 20 May 2009 81,545 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

rear seat belts only checked no seats fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,086 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 65,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,175 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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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GD53 EXL is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 102,325 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 GD53 EXL, 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 22 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GD53 EXL registered?

GD53 EXL is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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