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BX02 BWP

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,755 mi
Last recorded146,755 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 BWP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 146,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 146,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 130,354 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 130,318 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 112,041 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 107,859 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 107,859 miles

Emissions not tested backbox detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both top mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 103,603 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis outrigger bent + damaged very slightly (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f + n/s/f tyre treads just in MOT pass limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 100,175 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 100,161 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f + n/s/f stabiliser dust covers split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 96,835 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 96,834 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,232 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,164 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,084 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 72,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSR BACK SEAT MISSING==REAR DISCS WORN /PADS LOW

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 72,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSR BACK SEAT MISSING==REAR DISCS WORN /PADS LOW

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,656 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 64,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

fr coil springs corroded==eng covers==oil loeaK==

Pass 14 Jun 2008 55,560 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,530 miles

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

WIPERS POOR==DAMAGE TO OSR/NSR SEAT BELT WEBBING==MULTI RIB BELT CRACKED==SERVICE DUE SOON==EXH C/BOX VERY POOR

Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,709 miles

CRACKS IN SCREEN==FR DISCS BADLY WORN==CORRODED==OSF NSF REAR WISH BUSHES SPLIT

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 BWP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWP, 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 BWP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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