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GN53 TJO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,088 mi
Last recorded132,088 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 132,088 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor where its been jacked up its been crushed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 132,041 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 1/2 way down car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords nearly through (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor where its been jacked up its been crushed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,317 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

minor corrosion to underside

Fail 24 Oct 2019 113,304 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Jan 2018 107,305 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

slight corrosion on front chassis rails

slight oil leak

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 2 Jan 2018 107,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

slight corrosion on front chassis rails

slight oil leak

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,226 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,547 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,847 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,695 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 59,594 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,080 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,505 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,587 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 35,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,302 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 28,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 TJO 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 73.7%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

GN53 TJO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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