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GN51 MXJ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

212,389 mi
Last recorded212,389 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 212,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 188,888 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 175,500 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 175,500 miles

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

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 163,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 163,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 152,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

abs light on intermittently, OK at time of test

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 142,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 142,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 135,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 135,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 126,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 126,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 117,351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 108,863 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 106,548 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to look pitted and worn. Performance ok. Not bad enough to fail at present time.

Brake pedal travel more than is usual for this model. Performance ok and no leaks detected. May need system bleeding or new brake pads.

Child seat fitted to offside seat in middle row - cannot check this seatbelt.

Driver's door mirror glass starting to de-laminate at edges.

Driver's door mirror held on with tape.

Rear of vehicle full of tyres. Cannot check 2 rearmost seatbelts.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 100,886 miles

both rear seat belts not checked due to boot full and seat missing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 94,786 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 94,786 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 85,874 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 56,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,804 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 MXJ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GN51 MXJ, 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 GN51 MXJ registered?

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

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