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FN52 GXT

2002 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

93,065 mi
Last recorded93,065 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 GXT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,065 miles

play in both front top mounts

Fail 17 Apr 2019 93,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/f heavily perished in tread area

play in both front top mounts

Pass 1 May 2018 88,165 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

n/s/r tyre cracked round tread

Fail 17 Apr 2018 88,157 miles

Direction indicators not working all lamps inop (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

n/s/r tyre cracked round tread

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,100 miles

Corrosion brake ferrules

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

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

Some corrosion various places sills etc may go through with larger tool ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Fail 16 Jun 2017 88,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section near subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section near subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Corrosion brake ferrules

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

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

Some corrosion various places sills etc may go through with larger tool ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,050 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes worn.

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

Rear tyres cracked.

n/s/f and rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front bottom arm rear bushes perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Rear tyres cracked.

n/s/f and rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,297 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2015 87,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 87,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake warning light on

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray loose

Fail 7 Feb 2013 87,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,074 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 85,074 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 77,185 miles

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise engine under tray fitted

advise surface rusting on offside rear lower wheel arch lower sill

Fail 5 Mar 2011 77,157 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise engine under tray fitted

advise surface rusting on offside rear lower wheel arch lower sill

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 163,140 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

power steering pump noisey

rear heater water pipe leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2009 163,138 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

power steering pump noisey

rear heater water pipe leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2008 148,137 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 148,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2007

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007

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

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

Offside Rear 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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FN52 GXT is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN52 GXT, 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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FN52 GXT is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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