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AE51 NYD

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,281 mi
Last recorded213,281 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NYD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 213,281 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 202,130 miles

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge

o/s/r tyre bold on outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2013 202,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 178,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 161,731 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 160,769 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2011 122,612 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 122,221 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,717 miles

slight play in front shock top mounts

slightplayin os inner rack end

Pass 1 May 2009 91,515 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 82,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2008 82,133 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2007 67,334 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 50,129 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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AE51 NYD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE51 NYD, 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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AE51 NYD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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