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BD51 WJU

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

222,222 mi
Last recorded222,222 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 WJU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 222,222 miles

All trail arms corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 211,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test last row ()

Fail 8 May 2017 211,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test last row ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 198,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 198,535 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 187,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 26 May 2015 187,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2014 176,584 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

N/S/F wing mirror cracked

Rear brake pipe corroded

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2013 157,157 miles

rear section of exhaust rusting where it joins centre section

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Jun 2013 157,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear section of exhaust rusting where it joins centre section

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2012 137,056 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 137,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers side front wishbone rear bush starting to come un-bonded

rear tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 16 Jun 2011 115,108 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 115,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to rust on inner face

Pass 16 Jul 2010 100,687 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 100,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearfing low

drivers side front anti rollbar gaiter split

front brake discs rusting on inner edge

slight play in drivers side track rod end

Pass 8 Jul 2009 91,545 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 76,529 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 76,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 68,698 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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BD51 WJU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD51 WJU, 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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BD51 WJU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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