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AO02 HJU

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,960 mi
Last recorded86,960 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HJU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,960 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 86,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested luid leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,474 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,475 miles

All tyres cracked/perished in between tread

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

Pass 28 May 2009 53,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,627 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

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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AO02 HJU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO02 HJU, 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 AO02 HJU registered?

AO02 HJU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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