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GKZ 3815

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,893 mi
Last recorded151,893 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 3815
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 151,893 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 151,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 146,990 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rearmost seats ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fuse box melted under bonnet

Fail 16 Nov 2016 146,988 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rearmost seats ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fuse box melted under bonnet

Pass 6 Nov 2015 139,377 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2014 132,360 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 122,505 miles

slight play in nearside tie rod bush

Fail 19 Sep 2013 122,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake pad warning light coming on

exhaust heat shield rattling at rear

slight play in nearside tie rod bush

Pass 27 Sep 2012 115,741 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 115,741 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,579 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 105,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 97,291 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 88,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,208 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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GKZ 3815 is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,908 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 GKZ 3815, 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 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GKZ 3815 registered?

GKZ 3815 is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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