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BU02 UMX

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,368 mi
Last recorded168,368 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 UMX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 168,368 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2012 168,368 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 160,609 miles

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing on iner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on iner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2011 160,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing on iner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on iner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 154,829 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 147,400 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 139,642 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 130,754 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 130,754 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advs slight movment in steering and suspension

Pass 29 Jun 2006 122,615 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Puncture O/S/R Tyre.

Tread starting to lift on O/S/R tyre

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 UMX is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

BU02 UMX is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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