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DA02 LJN

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

211,035 mi
Last recorded211,035 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 LJN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 211,035 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

under body corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2019 211,033 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

under body corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 204,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

front sills slightly damaged

o/s front cv gaiter adequately secured with a cable tie

outer sills deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2017 195,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 186,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 169,949 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to two mm on insides

exhaust rear clamp corroded and split

Fail 14 Mar 2015 169,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to two mm on insides

exhaust rear clamp corroded and split

Pass 12 Apr 2014 153,718 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 137,656 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 137,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 120,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 101,670 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 101,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,015 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 76,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,921 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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DA02 LJN is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA02 LJN, 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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DA02 LJN is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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