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GN51 MWM

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

159,910 mi
Last recorded159,910 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MWM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 159,910 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 159,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 154,098 miles

Both sills Damaged and corroded from Incorrect jacking - not within prescribed area

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 154,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shocmoutong area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both sills Damaged and corroded from Incorrect jacking - not within prescribed area

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 153,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Mounting d bush (2.4.G.2)

Bothsides front sills damaged and corroded from incorrect jacking, outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 148,175 miles

Front Bothsides front sill area damaged and corroded out of prescribed areas (incorrect jacking)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 148,150 miles

Nearside Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Bothsides front sill area damaged and corroded out of prescribed areas (incorrect jacking)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 148,125 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 147,937 miles

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

Centre Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth hand brake return spring broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake pad warning light on front and rear disc liped

front and rear disc liped

Pass 26 Aug 2015 133,210 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 25 Aug 2015 133,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 21 Aug 2014 121,728 miles

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

exhaust croaded

front disc liped

Fail 20 Aug 2014 121,728 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust croaded

front disc liped

Pass 14 Aug 2013 112,509 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 112,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,638 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 100,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,209 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 90,189 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 80,456 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,092 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,933 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,380 miles

brake warnig lamp on

pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,353 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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GN51 MWM is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GN51 MWM, 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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GN51 MWM is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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