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GN53 HTL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,276 mi
Last recorded163,276 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HTL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 163,276 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front inner driveshaft boot in poor condition

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 163,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear tyre low on tread and worn on edges

Offside front inner driveshaft boot in poor condition

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 153,267 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to separate

Offside front inner drive shaft boot split

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2016 153,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres getting low on tread

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front tyre excessively worn on outer edge

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to separate

Offside front inner drive shaft boot split

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre has nails in tread

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2015 141,184 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside and nearside front upper suspension mounts worn

Offside front door mirror glass cracked

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Slight wear at offside and nearside front inner anti-roll bar bushes

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 141,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracking and has nails in tread

Offside and nearside front upper suspension mounts worn

Offside front door mirror glass cracked

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Slight wear at offside and nearside front inner anti-roll bar bushes

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 128,248 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 113,570 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,183 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 100,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all 4 tyres 2 mm and below

brake pad warning light on

front wipers poor

movement o/s driveshaft

n/s inner cv gaitor split

n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyre cracking up

noise from n/s suspect outer cv

Pass 17 Dec 2009 90,970 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 90,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 67,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,329 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 40,329 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

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 HTL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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