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BU02 CJF

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,300 mi
Last recorded145,300 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 CJF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 145,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 143,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 143,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2016 147,360 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 132,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 139,425 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 139,421 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 133,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 123,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pads warning light on

engine miss fire noted

high level brake light not working

o/s/f doior slightly cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2011 123,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake pads warning light on

engine miss fire noted

high level brake light not working

o/s/f doior slightly cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2010 116,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 103,749 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 98,250 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 153,589 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 153,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 137,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 120,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 102,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,313 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 82,313 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 122,840 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 122,840 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 91,566 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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BU02 CJF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BU02 CJF, 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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BU02 CJF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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