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GU52 WRW

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,770 mi
Last recorded204,770 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 204,770 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 196,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 188,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 178,653 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 167,754 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 155,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 155,070 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 139,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2012 127,761 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 127,680 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 114,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 114,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 103,834 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

chip in o/s of screen out of zone

slight movement in o/s/f strut top mounting

wear on front brake discs -- replace with next set of pads

Fail 6 Nov 2009 92,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

chip in o/s of screen out of zone

slight movement in o/s/f strut top mounting

wear on front brake discs -- replace with next set of pads

Pass 22 Nov 2008 81,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 57,754 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 WRW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

GU52 WRW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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