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CV02 XWU

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,205 mi
Last recorded184,205 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 XWU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 184,205 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 184,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 172,972 miles

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

both front flxi brake hoses cracking and chafed slightly

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 172,970 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front flxi brake hoses cracking and chafed slightly

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 158,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 14 Oct 2014 157,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 23 Apr 2014 149,360 miles

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

both offside tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 137,504 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2013 137,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2013 128,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs corroding

coolant level low

exhaust starting to corrode

hid kit fitted

offside reear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 128,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs corroding

coolant level low

exhaust starting to corrode

hid kit fitted

offside reear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 116,610 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 116,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant level on minimum

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 103,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs corroding

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 May 2011 95,317 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)

brake pipes coated in grease

nearside inner c.v.gaitor split

Pass 19 May 2010 84,214 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 74,122 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 59,497 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 60,739 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 46,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,082 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 34,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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CV02 XWU 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 63.6%.

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 CV02 XWU, 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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What year was CV02 XWU registered?

CV02 XWU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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