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DU52 XVP

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,148 mi
Last recorded149,148 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 XVP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 149,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 131,745 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 131,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,921 miles

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

advise exhaust deteriated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 99,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,246 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 79,738 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 73,540 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 73,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,546 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 59,596 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 59,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,182 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,212 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,212 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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DU52 XVP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU52 XVP, 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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What year was DU52 XVP registered?

DU52 XVP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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