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AD02 FXF

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,386 mi
Last recorded159,386 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FXF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 159,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Light cluster damaged

Rear Shock casings corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 153,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 153,212 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riggers both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper shock mounts both side s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 140,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 125,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,440 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 96,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,335 miles

offside rear brake binding

Pass 29 Oct 2011 82,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 76,913 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,169 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 2 Nov 2009 69,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,148 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2007 53,571 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,762 miles

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

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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AD02 FXF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AD02 FXF, 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 AD02 FXF registered?

AD02 FXF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is AD02 FXF safe to buy?

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