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AD02 FXM

2002 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,785 mi
Last recorded174,785 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FXM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 174,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rears not in use ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 170,917 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 167,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

nearside park brake efficiency low

Pass 14 Dec 2020 163,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear of rear seats not in use

Pass 17 Dec 2019 158,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside and nearside rear of rears not in use ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front chassis outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 152,488 miles

rear of rear seats not in use

Pass 17 Aug 2017 149,221 miles

rear of rear seats not in use

Fail 9 Aug 2017 149,213 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear of rear seats not in use

Pass 22 Jul 2016 141,460 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 137,482 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 132,067 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 132,067 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 122,853 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 122,853 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 116,691 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 113,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) wheel trims fitted 3) front tyres close to limits

Pass 15 Jul 2011 102,857 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCKER MOUNT SLIGHT LIFT

Fail 14 Jul 2011 102,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCKER MOUNT SLIGHT LIFT

Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 92,480 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 82,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,166 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 72,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,197 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to 2mm wear bars

Plastic covers fitted to engine,engine bay and underneath vehicle

Small chip in windscreen zone A

Fail 5 Jul 2007 59,197 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to 2mm wear bars

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic covers fitted to engine,engine bay and underneath vehicle

Small chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,910 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 48,910 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is 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 FXM is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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