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GK02 UVB

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

258,982 mi
Last recorded258,982 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 UVB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 258,982 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 243,582 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 243,582 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both Side Sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 238,491 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 238,491 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer not attached (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nearside rear seat belt has baby seat attached

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

Offside Rear nearside rear seat belt has babby seat attached

Fail 20 Oct 2014 225,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 225,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 218,426 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 218,424 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 205,628 miles

dampness around air con heater

Fail 25 Sep 2012 205,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dampness around air con heater

Pass 7 Oct 2011 188,268 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 188,268 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 169,163 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Oct 2010 169,163 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 153,235 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall [not down to cords]

Fail 10 Nov 2009 153,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall [not down to cords]

Pass 21 Nov 2008 136,191 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 123,685 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 105,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2006 105,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test

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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GK02 UVB is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 105,771 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 GK02 UVB, 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 24 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK02 UVB registered?

GK02 UVB is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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