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DU02 YVO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,760 mi
Last recorded180,760 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 YVO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 180,760 miles

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

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

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

both front flexible brake pipes slightly chafed

Pass 24 Oct 2015 173,481 miles

vehicle has been waxoyled

Pass 24 Oct 2014 155,753 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 155,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 144,550 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 142,842 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes covered in selant

Fail 26 Jun 2013 142,840 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front to rear brake pipes covered in selant

Pass 22 Jun 2012 140,342 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody slightly corroded, front floor

Pass 24 Jun 2011 138,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 138,044 miles

under body slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 134,691 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 134,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 130,206 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 125,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 120,810 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)

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

Fail 15 May 2007 120,793 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 111,537 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 YVO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YVO, 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 YVO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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