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AD02 NFY

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,597 mi
Last recorded130,597 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,597 miles

child seats fitted to the outer seats on the middle row

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake pads look low

slight play at the steering wheel

unable to see the inner front brake pads , suspect very low

water light flashed on at one point and beeped

Fail 28 Mar 2014 130,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to the outer seats on the middle row

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear brake pads look low

slight play at the steering wheel

unable to see the inner front brake pads , suspect very low

water light flashed on at one point and beeped

Pass 12 Apr 2013 121,865 miles

corrosion on edge of front discs

very small hole in n/s/f roll bar link cover

Fail 11 Apr 2013 121,865 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

corrosion on edge of front discs

very small hole in n/s/f roll bar link cover

Pass 4 Apr 2012 115,991 miles

both front and the o/s/r tyres are worn low

exhaust in very poor condition and blowing

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2011 107,213 miles

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

center exhaust pipe holed and blowing

slight wear on front discs

Fail 25 Feb 2010 96,410 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,410 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 77,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,919 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,537 miles

rear brake pads getting thin.

slight movement in offside front strut top mount.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,486 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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AD02 NFY is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD02 NFY, 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 NFY registered?

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

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