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GD02 TBU

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,845 mi
Last recorded172,845 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 TBU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 172,845 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)

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

Offside steering joint slight play

brake pad warning light on

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 161,774 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 161,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 154,648 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 154,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

number plate cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2013 144,000 miles

front brake discs worn

front offside tyre worn low tread

front suspension arms worn

Pass 13 Aug 2012 138,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 138,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 133,055 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 126,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 126,948 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,413 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 109,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 106,674 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 103,436 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 89,960 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 78,263 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 65,981 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 65,981 miles

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

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

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

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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GD02 TBU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GD02 TBU, 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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GD02 TBU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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