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GN53 TYG

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

213,284 mi
Last recorded213,284 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TYG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 213,284 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides to rear all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 213,206 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower all over/integral structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower all over/all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 213,175 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower every where (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 211,694 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 202,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear and offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 202,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill jacking point damaged

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill jacking point slightly damaged

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 196,142 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 182,041 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 165,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 149,361 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 125,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 107,988 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,554 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,666 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 62,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,662 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,348 miles

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 TYG is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 102,325 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 TYG, 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 22 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN53 TYG registered?

GN53 TYG is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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