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GN51 XWC

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,034 mi
Last recorded172,034 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 XWC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 172,034 miles

Gearbox bolt loose

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Offside front chassis starting to corrode

Oil leaks

Play in offside anti-roll bar link

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 172,024 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Gearbox bolt loose

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Offside front chassis starting to corrode

Oil leaks

Play in offside anti-roll bar link

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 158,247 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 158,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 141,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 141,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 129,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2012 129,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2011 108,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel has slight play in column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 108,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering wheel has slight play in column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn/scored

Pass 9 Sep 2009 78,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2008 64,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,086 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,423 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,900 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 XWC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

GN51 XWC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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