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GJ52 KGX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,614 mi
Last recorded209,614 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 KGX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 209,614 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

OFFSIDFE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

REAR SEATS MISSING

Fail 30 Aug 2016 209,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

OFFSIDFE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

REAR SEATS MISSING

Pass 1 Sep 2015 204,386 miles

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

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

o/s mirror slight damage

Fail 1 Sep 2015 204,386 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror slight damage

Pass 19 Sep 2014 195,930 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 191,372 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 187,392 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 187,392 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 167,293 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 160,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

presenter adviced

Pass 23 Mar 2011 160,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

presenter adviced

Pass 7 Jul 2010 143,810 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 138,172 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 126,961 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 126,961 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 118,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 117,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 117,984 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 114,096 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 114,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 96,702 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,648 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight wear in O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link lower joint

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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GJ52 KGX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ52 KGX, 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 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ52 KGX registered?

GJ52 KGX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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