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GJ02 FXD

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,055 mi
Last recorded159,055 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 FXD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 159,055 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 153,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 150,699 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 150,699 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 136,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 128,074 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 125,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 123,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 121,413 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 121,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 110,998 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 110,998 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front pads low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 103,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2008 103,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2007 91,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 35,573 miles

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

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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GJ02 FXD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ02 FXD, 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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What year was GJ02 FXD registered?

GJ02 FXD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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