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GU52 OCK

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,380 mi
Last recorded166,380 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 OCK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 166,380 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 166,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 162,015 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 162,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 156,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 148,578 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2014 148,578 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2013 141,564 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 141,564 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 131,510 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 122,700 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 116,381 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

rear discs rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2011 116,379 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)

rear discs rusty

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

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2009 106,584 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 95,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,578 miles

offside and nearside front disc's slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear disc's slightly corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

Fail 30 Jan 2007 70,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside and nearside front disc's slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear disc's slightly corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

spare tyre defictive

Pass 28 Sep 2005 46,717 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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GU52 OCK is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GU52 OCK, 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 OCK is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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