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GU52 VJV

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,139 mi
Last recorded175,139 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 175,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 169,172 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 163,339 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 163,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 152,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 139,061 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 139,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 126,911 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 126,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 110,928 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 110,928 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 94,956 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 94,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,350 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 64,698 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 VJV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU52 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

GU52 VJV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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