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YC02 GKF

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,070 mi
Last recorded181,070 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 GKF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 181,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear slight piece missing off coil spring

Fail 16 Apr 2016 181,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear slight piece missing off coil spring

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 157,505 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 157,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 136,727 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 125,392 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded at clip mount could not fully inspect

general corrosion

surface rust on both rear brake pipes

wishbone bushers cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2013 125,389 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded at clip mount could not fully inspect

general corrosion

surface rust on both rear brake pipes

wishbone bushers cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,006 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 104,004 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped on inside edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,473 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 94,473 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,808 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 82,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 29 May 2008 75,013 miles

both front tyres wearing low

slight play in ball joints

Fail 29 May 2008 75,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low

slight play in ball joints

Pass 31 May 2007 65,463 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 65,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear number plate slightly distorted

Pass 12 May 2006 48,405 miles

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

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

number plate(front) damaged

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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YC02 GKF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC02 GKF, 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 YC02 GKF registered?

YC02 GKF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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