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GJ02 SOC

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,070 mi
Last recorded152,070 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 SOC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 152,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 138,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2021 138,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2020 124,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs in poor condition

under vehicle covered

Pass 15 Nov 2018 102,707 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,733 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,131 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,927 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,884 miles

offside rear tyre is cracked acoss the tred

Pass 7 Dec 2013 79,922 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 79,916 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is on the legal limit+ cracking, needs replacing

Pass 8 Dec 2012 78,291 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 78,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 77,468 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 75,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 75,250 miles

rear tyres are worn on the edges.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 75,250 miles

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

rear tyres are worn on the edges.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 64,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 48,926 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 48,813 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs inner working surfaces

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,848 miles

offside front tyre close to 1.6 mil limit in centre of tread

Fail 7 Sep 2006 38,848 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre close to 1.6 mil limit in centre of tread

Pass 7 Sep 2005 29,188 miles

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 SOC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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