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GK52 HPF

2002 Seat Alhambra

Multi-colour Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,061 mi
Last recorded90,061 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HPF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,061 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 90,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 90,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge, req v. soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2, and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chassis poor repair

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

screen damage

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,326 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tryre tread perishing

wheel caps fitted to rear front caps missing rear wheel nuts not checked

Fail 9 Feb 2015 85,319 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front service brake shows fluctuation.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked.

various metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking outer tread

Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,688 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 77,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,393 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning indicator coming on

front and rear nos plates deteriorating

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,340 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 62,308 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,678 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside face

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,566 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 33,961 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 HPF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Multi-colour with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK52 HPF, 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 HPF registered?

GK52 HPF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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