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GK52 GTU

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,520 mi
Last recorded216,520 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 GTU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 216,520 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 209,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to outer sill lips

engine running would benefit from attention

Fail 31 Oct 2013 209,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

age cracking in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 2 Nov 2012 203,931 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

damage to both outer sill lips

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

wear in nearside front inner constant velocity joint

Fail 30 Oct 2012 203,911 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

damage to both outer sill lips

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2011 201,888 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 31 Oct 2011 201,881 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2010 182,248 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 159,727 miles

rear/rear seats missing belts not checked/centre rear seat and nearside centre seat fitted incorrectly lap belt not working /engine over filled

Fail 26 Oct 2009 159,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear/rear seats missing belts not checked/centre rear seat and nearside centre seat fitted incorrectly lap belt not working /engine over filled

Pass 22 Oct 2008 129,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear/rear seats missing belts not checked

Fail 22 Oct 2008 129,790 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear/rear seats missing belts not checked

Pass 26 Oct 2007 99,362 miles

both/rear/rear seats missing belts not checked

Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,324 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 65,324 miles

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

rear/rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,709 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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GK52 GTU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK52 GTU, 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 GK52 GTU registered?

GK52 GTU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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