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RG53 GDK

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,784 mi
Last recorded157,784 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 GDK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 157,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 149,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 May 2016 140,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,945 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 118,657 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 118,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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RG53 GDK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RG53 GDK, 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 RG53 GDK registered?

RG53 GDK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RG53 GDK safe to buy?

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