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GV53 JYA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,897 mi
Last recorded129,897 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 JYA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 129,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 129,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both water jets (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 123,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 123,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 114,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 104,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,289 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 88,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,375 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 76,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,970 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,346 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,266 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,852 miles

corrosion on front discs and pads worn

nearside front inner cv boot split

slight damage to sills

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,188 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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GV53 JYA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV53 JYA, 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 GV53 JYA registered?

GV53 JYA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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