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GK53 BKJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,037 mi
Last recorded125,037 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 125,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,665 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake lever travel

Pass 7 Jun 2017 114,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 May 2016 107,552 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 89,013 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,348 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/rear stop lamp came on when tapped

o/s/front tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,101 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Exhaust cenre mounting and rear box clamp missing corroded away.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 80,101 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Exhaust cenre mounting and rear box clamp missing corroded away.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 68,986 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 68,986 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 56,417 miles

DRIVESHAFT TO GEARBOX DRIVE FLANGE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON SPLINES

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F ANTI ROLLBAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,417 miles

DRIVESHAFT TO GEARBOX DRIVE FLANGE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON SPLINES

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F ANTI ROLLBAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,422 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 41,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,289 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 BKJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BKJ, 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 BKJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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