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AV02 HGL

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,578 mi
Last recorded128,578 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HGL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,578 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside front and offside front floor/sills repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2020 128,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 120,145 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 120,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 101,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 97,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,248 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 6 May 2016 96,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 95,418 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,166 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 85,667 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 80,556 miles

front discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,262 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,396 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 57,542 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,194 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 45,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,201 miles

Nearside 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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AV02 HGL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV02 HGL, 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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AV02 HGL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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