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BX02 BNV

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

175,320 mi
Last recorded175,320 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 BNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 175,320 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Exhaust corroded / Leaking slightly

Nearside front outer CV boot leaking slightly

Fail 26 May 2017 175,171 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front sill to floor sections (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing excessively on inner edge

Brake warning light illuminated

Exhaust corroded / Leaking slightly

Nearside front outer CV boot leaking slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2015 158,320 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 158,065 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure strut top (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 151,359 miles

both front - rear brake pipes corrodeing at rear

n/s/f brake flexy slightly chafed

n/s/f brake pipe corrodeing

n/s/f tyre 2mm across tread

Fail 15 Oct 2014 151,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front - rear brake pipes corrodeing at rear

n/s/f brake flexy slightly chafed

n/s/f brake pipe corrodeing

n/s/f tyre 2mm across tread

Pass 6 Jul 2013 138,747 miles

both front brake discs corrodeing inner faces

both front brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 24 Jun 2013 138,642 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both front brake discs corrodeing inner faces

both front brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 133,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f n o/s/f discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Jun 2012 133,110 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f n o/s/f discs slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2011 122,806 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 107,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,080 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 107,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

O/S front brake disc corroded on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 92,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 92,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 89,796 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 86,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 122,798 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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BX02 BNV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BX02 BNV, 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 BNV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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