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GK53 BKO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,232 mi
Last recorded148,232 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BKO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 148,232 miles

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

Offside Front chassis staring to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 148,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front chassis staring to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 140,996 miles

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

both inner rear sills corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 140,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

both inner rear sills corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,164 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to imspect rear seat belts

Fail 13 Oct 2014 132,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

unable to imspect rear seat belts

Pass 14 Oct 2013 123,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,228 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 113,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,792 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 102,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 84,212 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 84,212 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,126 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,916 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 BKO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GK53 BKO, 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 BKO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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