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GJ52 NXV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,891 mi
Last recorded195,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 195,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pad wire broken putting light on

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 195,889 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake pad wire broken putting light on

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 191,322 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on wire broken o/s/r

Fail 25 Jun 2015 191,322 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake pad warning light on wire broken o/s/r

Pass 17 Jun 2014 186,246 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 186,241 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 177,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f door has no handle but can be opened from outside

Fail 11 Oct 2013 177,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f door has no handle but can be opened from outside

Pass 3 Oct 2012 161,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 161,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 146,105 miles

Park brake lever button missing

Slight play in n/s/f+o/s/f upper strut mountings

n/s/r+o/s/r Tyres cracking

o/s/f Head lamp lower mounting broken

Fail 16 Sep 2011 145,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Park brake lever button missing

Slight play in n/s/f+o/s/f upper strut mountings

n/s/r+o/s/r Tyres cracking

o/s/f Head lamp lower mounting broken

Pass 11 Sep 2010 119,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 118,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 96,757 miles

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

o/s/f disc slightly warpped

Fail 24 Aug 2009 95,685 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f disc slightly warpped

Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,786 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 76,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,984 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 53,984 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,101 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 47,101 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,852 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 34,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.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 NXV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NXV, 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 NXV registered?

GJ52 NXV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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