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GN53 FWD

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,192 mi
Last recorded175,192 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 175,192 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 159,726 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 159,725 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 116,350 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 116,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,463 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 70,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,796 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,913 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,491 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 19,530 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 19,515 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil pressure light on.Could not check engine mountins or for oil leaks due to under tary.

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 FWD is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

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

Is GN53 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FWD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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