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GX02 RFZ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,552 mi
Last recorded159,552 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 RFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 159,552 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 159,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 157,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 157,986 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush offside/nearside rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 157,978 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush offside/nearside rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 155,208 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 155,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 148,905 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 140,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 126,720 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 112,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2009 81,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 81,262 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 62,275 miles

exhaust system rusty

slight play in both top mounts

Pass 11 May 2006 50,312 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 50,312 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 RFZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue 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 GX02 RFZ, 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 GX02 RFZ registered?

GX02 RFZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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