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BU02 URD

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,890 mi
Last recorded201,890 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 URD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 201,890 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 201,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 189,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f. and n/s/f. sill / corners pushed up.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 189,879 miles

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f. and n/s/f. sill / corners pushed up.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 189,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f. floor / sill damaged.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 189,424 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f. floor / sill damaged.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 185,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 63,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear centre brake hose metal ends corroded advise

Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,557 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 URD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 URD, 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 URD registered?

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

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