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GN53 FVO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,192 mi
Last recorded106,192 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 106,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 106,192 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 106,179 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 105,991 miles

both rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded

rear cargo area seats not fitted at time of test

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 105,032 miles

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

both front sill jacking points damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2018 105,022 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

both front sill jacking points damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,039 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 98,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 95,131 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 95,131 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,536 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,473 miles

frt tyres wearing thin

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,295 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,645 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,559 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,827 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,186 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 FVO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FVO, 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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GN53 FVO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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