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GK02 YYJ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

181,547 mi
Last recorded181,547 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 181,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened between lower suspension arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to outrigger on rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to fully check rear seat belt due rear seats missing with buckles to connect belts into.

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flex hose to caliper brake pipe union (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 169,958 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 169,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 156,355 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 156,355 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 151,467 miles

child seats fitted n/s rear & both outer middle row

Fail 26 Apr 2016 151,467 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted n/s rear & both outer middle row

Pass 21 Apr 2015 131,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 114,330 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 114,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 98,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,726 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,002 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 82,942 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,776 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 77,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,224 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 70,210 miles

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

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,136 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 64,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,913 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 55,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,035 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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GK02 YYJ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YYJ, 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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GK02 YYJ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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