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GF53 ZKA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,832 mi
Last recorded202,832 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ZKA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 202,832 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 192,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside and offside (8.1.2a)

Offside Front worn on the inside

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 183,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake lever casing damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2016 183,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake lever casing damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2015 156,468 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2015 156,468 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2014 123,009 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 123,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,940 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 90,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,714 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,792 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,410 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,666 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,876 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 40,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front tyres getting worn

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,980 miles

advise front tyres getting worn

Fail 9 Dec 2006 35,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,619 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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GF53 ZKA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF53 ZKA, 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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GF53 ZKA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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