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GX02 BFO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,663 mi
Last recorded91,663 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 BFO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,663 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS HAVE LIFT

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ......EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Fail 5 Apr 2013 91,663 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS HAVE LIFT

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ......EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,372 miles

O/S REAR TYRE EDGES LOW

Fail 18 Apr 2012 87,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/S REAR TYRE EDGES LOW

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,062 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 84,062 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW , JUST PASSABLE

FRONT VALVE STEMS PERISHING

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,847 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,750 miles

o/s & n/s rear service & parking brake efforts showing significant imbalance

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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GX02 BFO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GX02 BFO, 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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GX02 BFO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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