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BU02 UPW

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,681 mi
Last recorded157,681 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 UPW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 157,681 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Fail 10 Oct 2017 157,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

underside rusty in places

Pass 3 Oct 2016 155,276 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 155,276 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 150,032 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 145,289 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 134,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 123,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 108,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,755 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,874 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,905 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 56,579 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 UPW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

BU02 UPW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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