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GK52 XBL

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,998 mi
Last recorded152,998 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 152,998 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 152,998 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 145,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor/out-rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked/perished within tread

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both offside & nearside tyres slightly perished

vehicle has various light underside corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2017 141,638 miles

Both rear flexi brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 136,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,367 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 129,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 129,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 123,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 115,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 111,566 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,184 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre rear seat belt appears to have fixing missing

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,060 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 89,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut ino/s front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2007 83,335 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XBL 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 81.3%.

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 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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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