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GL53 VTY

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,365 mi
Last recorded114,365 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VTY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,365 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim close to excessive (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 Jan 2017 114,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim close to excessive (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drivers outer door handle sticky

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

auxillary belt deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2015 91,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

auxillary belt deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 78,172 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 3 Jan 2014 78,172 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,701 miles

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

slight corrosion to offside rear bottom edge of wheel arch

Fail 2 Jan 2013 65,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

slight corrosion to offside rear bottom edge of wheel arch

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,045 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,274 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,025 miles

Front tyres poor.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,774 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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GL53 VTY is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL53 VTY, 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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GL53 VTY is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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