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BW52 RFF

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,123 mi
Last recorded157,123 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 RFF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 157,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 147,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake cable return spring broken/disconnected

part time seat belts not tested

Fail 25 Jul 2018 147,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake cable return spring broken/disconnected

part time seat belts not tested

Pass 21 Jul 2017 135,670 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2017 135,670 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken off (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BOOT SPLIT APART (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split apart DANGEROUS (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust broken off with centre (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) ON SHOCKER (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear corroded (7.1.2)

Rear suspension all corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 115,210 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,137 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,226 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,567 miles

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

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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BW52 RFF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW52 RFF, 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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BW52 RFF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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