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GK52 WYX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,307 mi
Last recorded159,307 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 WYX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 159,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 156,078 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

slight movement in both rear sub frame bushes

Fail 25 May 2017 156,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough upper bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

slight movement in both rear sub frame bushes

Pass 11 May 2016 152,948 miles

alternator belt worn

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2015 149,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing in centre

rear heat shield loose

Fail 15 May 2015 149,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing in centre

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 May 2014 140,823 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

chip in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside

damage to sills

sligth distortion on discs

wear on lower arm bushes

Fail 15 May 2014 140,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

chip in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on underside

damage to sills

sligth distortion on discs

wear on lower arm bushes

Pass 20 May 2013 133,018 miles

All metal brake pipes to rear flexis are corroded as is offside rear on the trailing arm.

Non of the centre row seatbelts checked as child seats fitted.

Offside rear shock absorber is damp.

Pass 3 May 2012 124,683 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 120,808 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 108,024 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 108,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 96,856 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 76,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,407 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,243 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 27,499 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 WYX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 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 GK52 WYX, 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 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK52 WYX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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