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GN53 FWA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,907 mi
Last recorded185,907 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 185,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. No ply or cord showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked adjacent to n/s A post (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rust scab on outer sill at driver`s door aperture. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. No ply or cord showing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row & 3rd row passenger seats not present at time of test. ()

Rear Vehicle presented with 2ndrow & 3rd row passenger seats removed. Unable to fully inspect seat belts.

Pass 26 May 2021 178,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked adjacent yo n/s/f A post. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Mounting bracket corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rust scab at o/s/f outer sill approx 20mm x 30mm mid way between A post & B post. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Vehicle presented with 2nd row & 3rd row passenger seats removed. ()

Rear Unable to fully inspect 2nd & 3rd row seat belts due to seats not present at time of test.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 176,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth of 3mm, slightly worn at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen adjascent to N/S/F "A"post. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rust scab approx 25mm diammiter at O/S/F outer sill at mid section of door apperture. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth of 3mm, slightly worn at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R outer brake pad approx 2-3mm thick. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Vehicle presented with removable 2nd & 3rd row passenger seats removed. Unable to fully inspect 2nd & 3rd row seat belts. ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 173,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen at n/s/f adjacent to "A" post. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe leading to flexible brake hose at rear axle slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe leading to flexible brake hose at rear axle slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Vehicle presented with 5 rear passenger seats missing. Unable to fully check rear seatbelts. ()

Pass 10 Nov 2018 166,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 158,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense cracked, no white light showing. (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Detachable rear seats not present. Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 150,790 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 139,158 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 139,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 122,962 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,289 miles

4 rear passenger seats missing at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 107,289 miles

4 rear passenger seats missing at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,728 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,812 miles

BOTH REARMOST SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST. SEATS & SEATBELT ANCHORAGE POINT NOT TESTED

Fail 1 Nov 2010 62,734 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

BOTH REARMOST SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST. SEATS & SEATBELT ANCHORAGE POINT NOT TESTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

THE EXHAUST EMISSION READING OBTAINED DURING THE TEST IS A FALSE FIGURE DUE TO THE EXESSIVE AMOUNT OF GASSES LEAKING.THE EMISSION TEST WILL HAVE TO BE REPEATED AFTER EXHAUST REPLACEMENT.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,190 miles

ADVISE DRIVER SIDE REAR MOST SEAT NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT SECURITY IN STALK.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2008 36,949 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre inside and outside walls damaged due to the tyre having been ran flat tyre has been pluged .FAIL

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,609 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,004 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 FWA 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 77.3%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA registered?

GN53 FWA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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