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GD02 TBV

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,203 mi
Last recorded147,203 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 TBV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 147,203 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 137,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 124,667 miles

bulb warning light on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 110,007 miles

o/s tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f seatbealt fraying

Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 98,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,009 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 92,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 84,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,289 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 68,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,800 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 48,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TBV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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