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GJ02 SOA

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,122 mi
Last recorded177,122 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 SOA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 177,122 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 166,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 166,796 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 157,399 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 151,397 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 139,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 130,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 118,888 miles

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

brake warning light displayed

Pass 13 Nov 2008 110,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 108,959 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,180 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 91,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,168 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 68,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJ02 SOA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

GJ02 SOA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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