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BU02 UPA

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,421 mi
Last recorded199,421 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 199,421 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 187,052 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 186,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 167,970 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 167,960 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 149,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 116,786 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 93,026 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 UPA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 UPA registered?

BU02 UPA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is BU02 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 UPA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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