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AK02 EFW

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,796 mi
Last recorded148,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 EFW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 148,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 128,530 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 28 May 2011 127,309 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 124,194 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 120,110 miles

both front drop links deterorating

both front lower inner rear wishbone bushes perished and starting to split

few small areas of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2008 94,819 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 94,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Large plastic covers fitted to the top and bottom of the engine obstructing view

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2007 75,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,894 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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AK02 EFW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK02 EFW, 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 AK02 EFW registered?

AK02 EFW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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