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BV52 VXO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,691 mi
Last recorded157,691 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VXO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 157,691 miles

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

Offside Front previous welding repair under sealed

Fail 10 May 2018 157,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front previous welding repair under sealed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 May 2018 157,638 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 142,783 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 135,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 May 2015 127,651 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2015 127,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 112,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre starting to split and slightly misshapen

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 112,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre starting to split and slightly misshapen

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,412 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 2.2mm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,335 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 76,022 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 76,022 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre on tread limit

Fail 30 Sep 2010 74,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre on tread limit

Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,448 miles

nail in front near side tyer

near side mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,118 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 55,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,952 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,637 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 VXO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV52 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

BV52 VXO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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