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BV52 VWD

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,844 mi
Last recorded145,844 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VWD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 145,844 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 145,844 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 138,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fog Light is broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rattling Noise is coming from V Belt area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 127,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Excessive vibration is coming from V Belt area

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 127,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Excessive vibration is coming from V Belt area

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 119,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 110,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2012 110,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 101,324 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2010 93,341 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,728 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,252 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 53,684 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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BV52 VWD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV52 VWD, 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 BV52 VWD registered?

BV52 VWD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is BV52 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 VWD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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