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GK53 BCY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,509 mi
Last recorded150,509 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BCY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 150,509 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 150,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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 Apr 2015 137,385 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 126,525 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner extreme edges [215/55/16/v]

Fail 23 May 2013 111,601 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre worn outside edge

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

O/S/F and O/S/R Tyres worn inside edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 111,601 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre worn outside edge

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

O/S/F and O/S/R Tyres worn inside edges

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

Pass 26 May 2012 100,567 miles

ns front tyre wearing close to legal limit

nsr rear boot seat missing

osf tyre side wall damaged

stone chips in screen

tracking may be required

Pass 18 May 2011 87,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 21 May 2010 72,167 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 56,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 44,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,268 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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GK53 BCY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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