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BX02 CZC

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

200,876 mi
Last recorded200,876 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 200,876 miles

Nearside Floor not fully secure body floor/sill damage (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks

Fail 28 Sep 2022 200,866 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Floor not fully secure body floor / sill damaged (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks

Fail 15 Sep 2022 200,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall and close to 1.6mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Floor not fully secure body floor / sill damaged (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2021 192,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All centre and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper brake light (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 192,156 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All centre and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper brake light (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 192,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to Fogged Lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced No Beam Pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to Fogged Lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No Beam Pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle Of Vehicle. Pipe Corroded - Marked With Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Marked With Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush - Marked With Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing Indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Marked With Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush - Marked With Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 185,551 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 185,520 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 180,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre has multiple surface cracks

Fail 17 Jul 2019 180,147 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre has multiple surface cracks

Pass 11 Jul 2018 171,894 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 171,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 161,738 miles

front chassis outriggers offside and nearside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2016 153,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 142,884 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 133,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 133,023 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 123,296 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 113,281 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 113,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 105,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 98,955 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,601 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked and worn. (tyre has been run flat)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 91,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked and worn. (tyre has been run flat)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 81,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 81,534 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,362 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 46,883 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 CZC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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