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GJ52 KMV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,219 mi
Last recorded135,219 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 KMV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 135,219 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 135,219 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 128,355 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 128,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of front suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 127,826 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 126,983 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Offside door mirror mounting deteriorating

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 124,897 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 124,890 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour unable to check emmision due to broken dip stick tube oil temp not checked (7.4.B.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s front (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 121,854 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.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)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 118,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 118,320 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 115,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 101,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,138 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links have play in joints.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,284 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 79,284 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 68,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 22 May 2008 68,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 54,868 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,123 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 KMV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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