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BV52 VXG

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,457 mi
Last recorded123,457 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 123,457 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 123,457 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 117,767 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 117,767 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2015 110,544 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front inner disc face corroded

Offside front inner disc face corroded

Offside rear second row seat belt buckle cover damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear second row seat belt buckle cover damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2013 99,681 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 99,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,654 miles

RTB - Front brake imbalance @ 24%

Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,759 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,582 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,832 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,924 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,991 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,052 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 VXG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BV52 VXG, 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 BV52 VXG registered?

BV52 VXG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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