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GU52 UBW

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,834 mi
Last recorded132,834 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 UBW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 132,834 miles

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

trailer socket hanging loose under vehicle rear

Fail 26 Jan 2016 132,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

trailer socket hanging loose under vehicle rear

Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,678 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 125,678 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 118,791 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 118,791 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 113,609 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 108,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,016 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,349 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 93,316 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 85,882 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 85,878 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 85,598 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 66,196 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 51,330 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 51,007 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UBW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UBW, 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 GU52 UBW registered?

GU52 UBW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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