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GU52 VJZ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,417 mi
Last recorded144,417 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 144,417 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 144,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 134,271 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 129,563 miles

centre handbrake cable slightly corroded

drivers seat back slight movement

slight movement in driver's seat back

welded repairs heavily undersealed - unable to fully assess quality of repair

Fail 10 Feb 2016 129,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger holed in several places (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger holed and corroded (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat back slight movement

Pass 28 Jan 2015 123,002 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 114,717 miles

N/S/R and N/S/R/rear seats folded down.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S drivers seat has wear in the back rest pivot

O/S/R Rear seat missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 114,717 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R and N/S/R/rear seats folded down.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S drivers seat has wear in the back rest pivot

O/S/R Rear seat missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 108,492 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,592 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 94,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,164 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,164 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 93,161 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres poor

various under side pipes poor

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,022 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 85,022 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,560 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 54,593 miles

rear number plate sarting to delaminate

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 VJZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

GU52 VJZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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