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BL52 GZB

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,103 mi
Last recorded165,103 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 GZB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 165,103 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no smoke detected

Pass 8 Feb 2016 156,239 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 146,512 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 146,512 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 139,676 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 133,696 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 127,333 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 127,333 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 119,192 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 107,085 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 92,549 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 92,549 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,127 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,372 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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BL52 GZB is a 2002 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 2002 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 105,771 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 BL52 GZB, 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 24 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL52 GZB is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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