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GK52 WYU

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,573 mi
Last recorded165,573 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 WYU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 165,573 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2014 165,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2013 152,461 miles

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

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

front & rear number plates in poor condition

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 138,656 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

slight corrosion in both front chassis rails to outriggers

slight deterioation in both front brake hoses

Fail 29 Nov 2012 138,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

slight corrosion in both front chassis rails to outriggers

slight deterioation in both front brake hoses

Fail 9 Aug 2011 120,688 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2.6mm

offside front tyre worn to 2.7mm

Pass 9 Aug 2011 120,688 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2.6mm

offside front tyre worn to 2.7mm

Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,436 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 88,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge and very deep cuts in tread(new tyre recommended)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 88,918 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge and very deep cuts in tread(new tyre recommended)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 74,167 miles

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

small hole in o/s/r light unit, o/s/f headlight washer cover missing, n/s/f hub cap missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 74,167 miles

small hole in o/s/r light unit, o/s/f headlight washer cover missing, n/s/f hub cap missing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,346 miles

o/s/f headling washer jet cover missing

Fail 2 Jul 2007 60,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f headling washer jet cover missing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,827 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 47,827 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 WYU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WYU, 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 WYU registered?

GK52 WYU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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