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GN53 NZU

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,919 mi
Last recorded133,919 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 133,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 133,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened not sitting in correct position (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner tie rod

Offside Front outer sill holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front springs corroded

rear springs are corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 129,230 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 129,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 125,703 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

check brake pad light on

rear suspension bushes worn but not excessive

various areas of sills/floor and chassis legs have slight corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2016 125,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

check brake pad light on

rear suspension bushes worn but not excessive

various areas of sills/floor and chassis legs have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2015 122,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2015 122,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,138 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 3 Dec 2013 113,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2012 105,046 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Centre exhaust section corroded and holed at rear joint

Lots of fumes from rear heater exhaust

Nearside front caliper anti-rattle clip missing

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Offside rear tyre uneven wear - possible start of seperation

Rear-most seats missing

Slight judder from front brakes

Fail 6 Dec 2012 105,045 miles

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Centre exhaust section corroded and holed at rear joint

Lots of fumes from rear heater exhaust

Nearside front caliper anti-rattle clip missing

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Offside rear tyre uneven wear - possible start of seperation

Rear-most seats missing

Slight judder from front brakes

Pass 2 Dec 2011 95,903 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Slight lift in both front strut top mountings

Fail 1 Dec 2011 95,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front inner driveshaft boots torn

Both front lower ball joint boots torn

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Slight lift in both front strut top mountings

Slight wear in both front anti-roll bar drop-links

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,585 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 84,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,538 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 73,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,480 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,441 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 48,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,075 miles

Nearside 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 NZU is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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