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DU02 HCY

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,289 mi
Last recorded191,289 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 191,289 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 191,289 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 183,381 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 183,178 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 175,753 miles

Front strut top mounts worn

N/s/r caliper damp

O/s/f inner arch corroded

Rear tyres worn outer edges

Fail 4 May 2016 173,526 miles

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

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

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

Front strut top mounts worn

N/s/r caliper damp

O/s/f inner arch corroded

Rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 27 May 2015 165,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 164,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 152,872 miles

ALL REAR SEATS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST FOR VAN USE (ALL SEAT BELT WEBBING APPEARS O.K.)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 152,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

ALL REAR SEATS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST FOR VAN USE (ALL SEAT BELT WEBBING APPEARS O.K.)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 148,385 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nearside and offside front chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 139,906 miles

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 27 May 2011 133,872 miles

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)

offside front indicator slightly off amber

rear seats not fitted at the time of test (belts not tested)

Pass 18 May 2010 127,892 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded// engine oil leaks!!//no rear seats fitted -so no rear seat belts checked//

Pass 8 May 2009 122,181 miles

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

all rear seat have been removed at time of test

Fail 7 May 2009 122,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all rear seats have been removed at time of test

Pass 20 May 2008 115,461 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 104,105 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 90,686 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 HCY 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 68.4%.

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 DU02 HCY, 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 HCY is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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