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GJ52 KKE

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,214 mi
Last recorded123,214 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 123,214 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,774 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front strut top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front outer sill /inner sill jacking point has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front outer sill/inner sill jackings point has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,740 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 115,962 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and all floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 113,292 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 113,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 110,464 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 108,343 miles

both front tyre wearing on edges

brake wear indicator on

cv boots poor

emissions too clean

front brake discs poor on inner faces

some rear seats missing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 99,001 miles

3 Seats Fitted at Time of Test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2014 98,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

3 Seats Fitted at Time of Test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,218 miles

All rear seats missing no belts checked.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play o/s t/rod end

Fail 18 Jul 2012 82,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All rear seats missing no belts checked.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,191 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 75,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,997 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 66,987 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,483 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,958 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,232 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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GJ52 KKE is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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