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GU52 HHB

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,533 mi
Last recorded82,533 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 HHB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 82,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top mount has play

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush needs replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,621 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 75,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,539 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 70,539 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,767 miles

EML on

condensation in both headlamp units

offside door mirror some damage

rear exhaust box corroded and at join

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 6 Nov 2015 67,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML on

condensation in both headlamp units

offside door mirror some damage

rear exhaust box corroded and at join

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,290 miles

Engine management light indicate fault

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 65,290 miles

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

Engine management light indicate fault

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 62,288 miles

Engine management light indicate fault

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,460 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,928 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,699 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 47,699 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml on

Fail 17 Nov 2009 43,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,205 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 38,208 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,663 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,166 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 20,134 miles

Offside Front 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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GU52 HHB is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU52 HHB, 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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GU52 HHB is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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