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GK51 VXZ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,348 mi
Last recorded160,348 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 VXZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 160,348 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 160,325 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 149,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c) Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b) Oil leak () Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a) Front Macpherson strut has slig

Fail 12 Mar 2018 149,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c) Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b) Oil leak () Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Road wheel spoke bent (4.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a) Front Macpherson strut has slig

Pass 13 Mar 2017 137,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 137,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 124,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,045 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 120,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 109,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 103,580 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 95,119 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,808 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 69,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 69,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,772 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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GK51 VXZ is a 2002 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 2002 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 105,771 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 GK51 VXZ, 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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GK51 VXZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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