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GJ52 KJZ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

217,404 mi
Last recorded217,404 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 KJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 217,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front chassis rail corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 217,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front chassis rail corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 203,755 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2015 188,496 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 178,849 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 165,557 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 146,219 miles

power steering noisey

Pass 5 Feb 2011 129,804 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs have rusty lip

pad warning light on

Fail 5 Feb 2011 129,804 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear brake discs have rusty lip

pad warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2010 112,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2010 112,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2009 97,051 miles

movement in front suspension strut top mounts both sides

o/s/r side light dim

Fail 3 Mar 2009 97,051 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

movement in front suspension strut top mounts both sides

o/s/r side light dim

Pass 9 Feb 2008 75,727 miles

Complete exhaust system corroided

Pass 3 Mar 2007 62,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2007 62,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 42,202 miles

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

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

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 KJZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GJ52 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

GJ52 KJZ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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