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GK53 BBE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,975 mi
Last recorded177,975 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BBE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 177,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 113,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jan 2012 68,367 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre tread at 2.5mm

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,693 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F door check strap loose

O/S/R removable seat missing so unable to check stalk

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,747 miles

3rd row offside seat not fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre damaged & splitting

Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear seats removed

Pass 15 Dec 2007 38,588 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre (repairable).

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16H.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 29,336 miles

both front headlamps aim on upper allowed limit

cut to nearside reat tyre outer sidewall but no cords exposed

oil on offside rear damper

slight play front suspension top mounts

slight surface corrosion front outer brake discs

surafsce corrosion on exhaust system and rear baffles sound corroded

tyres 21555R16H R/F both front 5mm both rear 6mm spare 8mm

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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GK53 BBE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK53 BBE, 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 GK53 BBE registered?

GK53 BBE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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