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GN53 FOM

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,509 mi
Last recorded156,509 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FOM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 156,509 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 156,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 152,247 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 152,247 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 140,687 miles

small play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Dec 2015 140,683 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger x3 (6.1.B.2)

small play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Dec 2014 130,713 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 130,713 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 119,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 105,503 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,582 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,315 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 79,302 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,510 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,339 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,375 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 FOM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

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

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