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CE02 HGC

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,494 mi
Last recorded162,494 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 HGC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 162,494 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 162,491 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 158,062 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2020 156,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 150,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 143,467 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 143,463 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 135,712 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 127,654 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 120,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,498 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 112,492 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,061 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,744 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,981 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,219 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Apr 2010 70,219 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,278 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 41,278 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CE02 HGC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CE02 HGC, 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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CE02 HGC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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