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GJ52 KSO

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,700 mi
Last recorded169,700 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 169,700 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended spring mounting slight play (2.4.F.3)

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

oil on min leavel

Fail 5 Jan 2016 169,694 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing cilp missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended spring mounting slight play (2.4.F.3)

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

oil on min leavel

Fail 8 Dec 2014 166,165 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2014 166,165 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2013 148,808 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2013 148,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

oil on min leavel

Pass 6 Nov 2012 130,247 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

oil on min leavel

Fail 6 Nov 2012 130,247 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

oil on min leavel

Pass 31 Oct 2011 115,518 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 115,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,739 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 97,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil on min leavel

Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,014 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 80,014 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 69,152 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 69,152 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,033 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,536 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 33,218 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 KSO 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 60%.

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 KSO, 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 KSO is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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