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BU02 CXS

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,386 mi
Last recorded152,386 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 152,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 152,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 146,969 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise various cuts in off side rear tyre tread.

note fan/alt belt u/s perishing badly.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 146,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise tyre facing wrong direction on off side front wheel.

advise various cuts in off side rear tyre tread.

note fan/alt belt u/s perishing badly.

Pass 22 May 2010 143,469 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 143,469 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 135,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 134,608 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 132,019 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 131,520 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 113,484 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 113,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 102,475 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 69,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear coil spring rubber cushion is in poor condition

unable to fully inspect top and under side of engine due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2006 69,636 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear coil spring rubber cushion is in poor condition

unable to fully inspect top and under side of engine due to plastic covers fitted

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 CXS is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU02 CXS, 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 BU02 CXS registered?

BU02 CXS is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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