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DU02 HCC

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,713 mi
Last recorded155,713 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 HCC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 155,713 miles

Engine misfire on tick over but smoke test OK

Fail 24 May 2016 155,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Engine misfire on tick over but smoke test OK

Pass 16 Jun 2015 148,540 miles

front brake disc,s in poor condition but braking ok

rear seats missing

slight movement in o/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Jun 2014 140,319 miles

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

slight lift in n/s front and o/s front top shocker mounts

Fail 3 Jun 2014 140,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight lift in n/s front and o/s front top shocker mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2013 132,293 miles

brake pads warning light on

lift in both front top suspension mounts

metal brake pipes to both rear flexy,s burder line

slight blow on exhaust back box

spare wheel missing

Fail 13 Jun 2013 132,293 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

brake pads warning light on

lift in both front top suspension mounts

metal brake pipes to both rear flexy,s burder line

slight blow on exhaust back box

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 124,083 miles

lift in n/s and o/s top shocker mounts front.

metal brake pipes to both n/s and o/s rear flexy,s burder line condition

Fail 19 Jun 2012 124,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

lift in n/s and o/s top shocker mounts front.

metal brake pipes to both n/s and o/s rear flexy,s burder line condition

suspect n/s front and o/s rear tyres starting to separate on tred

Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,267 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 117,267 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

battery flat and unable to hold a charge.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 105,541 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 105,541 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside & nearside front link pins outer rubber covers split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,570 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar balljoint gaiters split.

nearside rear light lense cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2009 89,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front anti-roll bar balljoint gaiters split.

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 10 May 2008 77,528 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre on 3mm.

Fail 10 May 2008 77,528 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,339 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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DU02 HCC 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 57.9%.

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 DU02 HCC, 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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DU02 HCC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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