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GK53 BHL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,530 mi
Last recorded133,530 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 133,530 miles

Front exhaust joint bolts corroded and rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Top of chassis leg has corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe union that comes out of hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipe unions corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has multiple areas of corrosion.

Fail 17 Dec 2021 133,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust joint bolts corroded and rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Top of chassis leg has corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe union that comes out of hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipe unions corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has multiple areas of corrosion.

Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,446 miles

Front Both outer sills have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Top strut mounting has slight lift

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central pipes, unions and hose ferrules have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear High level brake light not working

Fail 29 Dec 2020 130,426 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, also within seat belt prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both outer sills have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Top strut mounting has slight lift

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central pipes, unions and hose ferrules have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear High level brake light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2019 124,345 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 124,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,095 miles

Front both sides strut top mounting top plates heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at end of sills/lower wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 120,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front both sides strut top mounting top plates heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at end of sills/lower wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,883 miles

Both front chassis rails starting to corrode around subframe rear mounts

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coolant leak pipes to rear heater signs of leakage ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes above rear axle, before brakes hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 115,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by rear bush mounting (2.4.A.3)

Both front chassis rails starting to corrode around subframe rear mounts

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coolant leak pipes to rear heater signs of leakage ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes above rear axle, before brakes hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,511 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Both rear shock absorber shields corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear row of seats (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 110,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose by wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose by wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Both rear shock absorber shields corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear row of seats (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,296 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to both outer sills and front chassis reinforcements

Fail 6 Jul 2015 105,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to both outer sills and front chassis reinforcements

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,277 miles

Nearside centre row seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,503 miles

o/s/r shock tod cover rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,773 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,495 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,592 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,689 miles

both front tyre treads on 3mm and worn on inside edges(215/55/16H EXTRA LOAD)

only drivers and passenger side front seats fitted at time of test.

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 BHL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BHL, 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 BHL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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