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GR53 FVZ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,360 mi
Last recorded193,360 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 FVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 193,360 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 193,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 135,560 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R and both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,999 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

Fail 28 Dec 2012 57,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

Pass 28 Dec 2011 52,955 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 52,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 49,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,892 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)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 40,379 miles

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

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2007 31,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,353 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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GR53 FVZ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GR53 FVZ, 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 GR53 FVZ registered?

GR53 FVZ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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