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GN53 TCV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,469 mi
Last recorded186,469 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 186,469 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2019 186,468 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf osf (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nsf osf inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2018 176,914 miles

All loadbearing points showing corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2018 176,914 miles

All loadbearing points showing corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 176,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nsf osf (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Os sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All loadbearing points showing corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2017 168,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 165,077 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 157,675 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 151,054 miles

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

b/f/shocker top mount slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2013 135,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2013 135,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 128,048 miles

passanger door mirror cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2012 128,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passanger door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,082 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre tread on 2mm

offside rear seat removed at time of test

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

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 TCV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

GN53 TCV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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