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GN53 FMJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,302 mi
Last recorded122,302 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 122,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,166 miles

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

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

major oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2017 112,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

major oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,730 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear rear seat belts not fully checked due to seats positioned wrong

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,730 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear rear seat belts not fully checked due to seats positioned wrong

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row (5.2.2a)

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear tyres perished

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,728 miles

Both number plates starting to delaminate.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,399 miles

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

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

front number plate delaminating and damaged

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 10 Sep 2013 85,399 miles

rear number plate delaminating

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

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

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

front number plate delaminating and damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,882 miles

Oil leak

seat belts not fully checked due to lack of seats

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,781 miles

front tyres wearing lower on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,227 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake cable return spring, clip broken

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,759 miles

return spring for handbrake cable broken, not effecting operation of handbrake though.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,799 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are balding on edges but central 3/4 is above 1.6mm

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 FMJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

GN53 FMJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is GN53 FMJ safe to buy?

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