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GN53 NZR

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,287 mi
Last recorded219,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 219,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 219,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 211,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassic rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 203,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 203,971 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 197,984 miles

Frotn discs lipped

NS mirror cracked

OSF tyre tread low and bald edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 197,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Frotn discs lipped

NS mirror cracked

OSF tyre tread low and bald edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 189,950 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 189,940 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30 cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner Wheel arch Within 30 cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 181,200 miles

Both sides front chassis corroded outside prescribed areas.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Row 3 ()

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 171,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front out riggers corroded (sub frame mounting point)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 160,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 160,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 149,803 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

jacking damage to offside and nearside sills

lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 5 Feb 2015 149,803 miles

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

jacking damage to offside and nearside sills

lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 29 Jan 2014 140,711 miles

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

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

both front outer sills damaged

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2013 131,877 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 116,451 miles

n/s front drive shaft inner gaitor leaking

o/s front vertical link badly worn very near to being excess

Fail 7 Jan 2012 116,451 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front drive shaft inner gaitor leaking

o/s front vertical link badly worn very near to being excess

Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,657 miles

inner gaiter on o/s front d/shaft split

Fail 11 Jan 2011 96,657 miles

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

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

inner gaiter on o/s front d/shaft split

Fail 22 Jan 2010 72,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,891 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 45,890 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,207 miles

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,070 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 32,973 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

osf abs sensor wire wearing outer cable

Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,019 miles

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle,restricting inspections of testable items.

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 NZR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NZR, 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 NZR registered?

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

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