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GN53 FNL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,199 mi
Last recorded145,199 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FNL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 145,199 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and innersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 145,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and innersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 136,896 miles

under body off vehicle showing corrosion.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 132,781 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front strut top bearing has slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion throughout vehicle

one seat fitted in rear

Fail 14 Mar 2019 132,779 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front strut top bearing has slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion throughout vehicle

one seat fitted in rear

Pass 7 Mar 2018 127,395 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 127,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Glovebox lid (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 119,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 119,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,671 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,671 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,698 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 99,698 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 93,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,559 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,929 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,985 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 70,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,437 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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GN53 FNL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GN53 FNL, 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 FNL registered?

GN53 FNL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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