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AO02 ULK

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,272 mi
Last recorded204,272 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ULK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 204,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear wheel arches taped up

Pass 11 Sep 2017 198,754 miles

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

both rear wheel arches been taped up

Pass 9 Sep 2016 192,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 180,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 168,045 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 154,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 154,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 139,224 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 139,125 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)

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 128,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

full seat belt check not carried out most seats missing at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2011 128,354 miles

full seat belt check not carried out most seats missing at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2010 118,736 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 118,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 107,889 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 107,889 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,579 miles

exhaust rusty in places

movement in o/s track rod end

movement in steering column

multi v/belt worn

rear number plate worn

Pass 4 Jul 2007 82,775 miles

full seat belt check not carried out,middle centre and both rear seats missing at time of test.

Fail 19 Jul 2006 67,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,989 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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AO02 ULK is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO02 ULK, 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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AO02 ULK is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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