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GN53 DWY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,842 mi
Last recorded133,842 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DWY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 133,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 126,807 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 114,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 87,430 miles

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 79,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,120 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in the tread, cords not exposed at time of test.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside and Nearside rear inner sills starting to corrode

Offside front chassis rail starting to corrode

Offside front sill damaged

Offside inner drive shaft spline showing signs of wear

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,024 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,052 miles

n/s rear tyre low on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,837 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,438 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,423 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 22,423 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,979 miles

Front tyres poor condition.(Edges)

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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GN53 DWY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GN53 DWY, 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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What year was GN53 DWY registered?

GN53 DWY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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