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GN53 TYV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

218,984 mi
Last recorded218,984 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 218,984 miles

Front (top mounts x 2 has slight play) (belts noisy) Oil leak, but not excessive [8.4.1 (a) (i)] (body / sills x 2 has slight corossion)

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2019 218,984 miles

Front (top mounts x 2 has slight play) (belts noisy) Oil leak, but not excessive [8.4.1 (a) (i)] (body / sills x 2 has slight corossion)

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 208,591 miles

Front top mounts x 2 has slight play

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

belts noisy

body / sills x 2 has slight corossion

Fail 15 Sep 2018 208,591 miles

Front top mounts x 2 has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

belts noisy

body / sills x 2 has slight corossion

Pass 22 Sep 2017 197,928 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components & o/s/f sill slightly bent

Pass 21 Jan 2016 174,911 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 160,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 144,327 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 131,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 123,440 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 123,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside and offside outer sills slight damage

Pass 10 Nov 2010 106,821 miles

nearside front door check strap insecure (bolts loose).

Pass 10 Oct 2009 91,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

cut n/s/r tyre tread

slight bulge o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,239 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 2 Oct 2007 504,463 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 504,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,471 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 TYV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

GN53 TYV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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