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SC02 GKA

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,320 mi
Last recorded197,320 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 GKA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 197,320 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 197,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 187,613 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 176,130 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 175,103 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 164,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock covers damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2013 149,194 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 149,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 132,383 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 122,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 95,673 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o//s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r parking brake effort low

Pass 13 May 2009 78,242 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,768 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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SC02 GKA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC02 GKA, 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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SC02 GKA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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