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GN53 NZT

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,341 mi
Last recorded139,341 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 139,341 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 139,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,465 miles

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 109,651 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,327 miles

slight play at the steering wheel

stone chip zone a

Fail 18 Jan 2017 107,327 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f inner bay chassis top (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre

n/s/r metal brake pipe

oil on min

slight play at the steering wheel

stone chip zone a

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,448 miles

both front flexis perished

o/s/r metal brake pipe

rear brake pipe joints corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 103,448 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front flexis perished

o/s/r metal brake pipe

rear brake pipe joints corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,623 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 94,158 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,158 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)

o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,599 miles

o/s/f door hinges

o/s/f window

rear seats not presented

Fail 31 Jan 2013 89,599 miles

o/s/f door hinges

o/s/f window

rear seats not presented

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,096 miles

o/s/r pads

slight play in the o/s/f door hinge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

child seat fitted

n/s/f inner cv boot

o/s/r pads

slight play at the steering wheel

slight play in the o/s/f door hinge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,959 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,327 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,639 miles

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

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

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

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 NZT is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

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

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