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BX02 LXV

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,240 mi
Last recorded155,240 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 155,240 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 152,223 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 151,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 May 2016 151,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Michelin primacy 215/55/r16 97w xl (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 145,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 138,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light is on

nearside rear brake pipe is rusty

rear centre brake pipes are rusty

rear registration plate is slightly distorted

Pass 21 May 2013 126,787 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 126,787 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 111,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 91,038 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 79,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,552 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 56,476 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 45,634 miles

body damage to offside of vehicle

headlamp switch faulty (when operating fog lamp)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,985 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 LXV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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