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DG02 OVZ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,906 mi
Last recorded180,906 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 OVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 180,906 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 180,774 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 173,838 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 173,836 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS OUTRIGGER HOLED WITHIN 30CMS OF FRONT SUBFRAMEN/S REAR MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 166,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 158,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pads wear sensor light on

Fail 13 Feb 2018 158,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pads wear sensor light on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 151,428 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 151,428 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 135,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion noted to offside front outrigger

Pass 7 May 2014 125,777 miles

both front wishbone bushes perished

front tyres wearing low

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 116,774 miles

unable to test nearside and offside centre seat belts and offside rear seat belt due to child seats fitted

Pass 31 May 2012 104,763 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 104,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 95,676 miles

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

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

surface corrosion offside front chassis

unable to check offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 27 May 2011 95,674 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

surface corrosion offside front chassis

unable to check offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 May 2010 85,482 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 85,482 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 74,693 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,745 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 54,836 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,576 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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DG02 OVZ 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 68.2%.

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 DG02 OVZ, 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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DG02 OVZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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