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GK52 KVV

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,067 mi
Last recorded206,067 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 KVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 206,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2017 206,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 191,201 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 191,201 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 174,860 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 159,742 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 159,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 147,645 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 147,037 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 133,905 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 133,905 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 120,811 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 120,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 110,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 99,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 87,786 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,591 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 KVV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KVV, 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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GK52 KVV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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