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BX02 BMZ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,384 mi
Last recorded159,384 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 BMZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 159,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside side repeater has lens missing

rear exhaust has temporary repair but not leaking

Fail 13 Apr 2017 159,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside side repeater has lens missing

rear exhaust has temporary repair but not leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2016 152,448 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 152,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 144,247 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 137,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 129,518 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 121,635 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 113,632 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 95,527 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 891,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 77,890 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,269 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BX02 BMZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BX02 BMZ, 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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BX02 BMZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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