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GK53 CVV

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

240,895 mi
Last recorded240,895 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 240,895 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 240,891 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 183,924 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 145,770 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 145,765 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2014 127,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,702 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,441 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 67,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,431 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,902 miles

water in offside rear tailgate light cluster

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,032 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,374 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 42,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,897 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,321 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 CVV is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 102,325 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 CVV, 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 22 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK53 CVV is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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