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AK02 NUB

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

189,535 mi
Last recorded189,535 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 NUB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 189,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 174,861 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front fuel filter securing bracket broken

Front undercovers fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 174,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front fuel filter securing bracket broken

Front undercovers fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 162,633 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 162,629 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both inner and outer side seals corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 158,638 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside mirror casing damaged

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 158,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside mirror casing damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2014 155,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 155,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 150,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front mirror cover cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2012 147,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NO SPARE WHEEL

nearside front link rubber deteriated

offside front link rubber deteriated

offside mirror casing broken

Fail 26 Jun 2012 147,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NO SPARE WHEEL

nearside front link rubber deteriated

offside front link rubber deteriated

offside mirror casing broken

Pass 1 Jul 2011 135,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 118,369 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 118,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 103,801 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 103,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

advise clean and greaseall metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Jul 2008 89,183 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 89,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,243 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,994 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

front brake discs showing corrosion

offside wing mirror cover broken

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2006 53,994 miles

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

exhaust system showing corrosion

front brake discs showing corrosion

offside wing mirror cover broken

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2005 43,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 NUB is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NUB, 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 NUB is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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