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AK02 NMV

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,453 mi
Last recorded110,453 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 NMV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 110,453 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 152,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp missing (5.2.5a)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis rails (marked with chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached both battery terminals (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

all rear seats fitted incorrectly ie in wrong places

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 152,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 152,416 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 151,579 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light Stays On!

Squeeking Nois From O/S Drive Shaft Area

Fail 29 May 2015 151,579 miles

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Brake Pad Warning Light Stays On!

Squeeking Nois From O/S Drive Shaft Area

Pass 13 May 2014 146,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2013 135,991 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 135,991 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 124,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake warning light is on but could not see brake pads well

front doors do not open very well

Fail 8 May 2012 124,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake warning light is on but could not see brake pads well

front doors do not open very well

Pass 5 May 2011 113,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 113,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 104,010 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2009 91,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 80,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 19 May 2008 80,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 67,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

amber brake warning light on

Fail 14 May 2007 67,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

amber brake warning light on

Pass 25 May 2006 54,929 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 NMV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK02 NMV, 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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AK02 NMV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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