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DY02 BYT

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,765 mi
Last recorded146,765 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 BYT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 146,765 miles

park brake cable return spring device detached

Fail 3 Oct 2024 146,743 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

park brake cable return spring device detached

Pass 6 Oct 2023 138,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 138,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 133,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 129,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 126,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 123,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 118,288 miles

nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2018 118,245 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2017 112,902 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 112,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer not conected (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 106,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,242 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 98,116 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2014 98,116 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,302 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,456 miles

(1) all three seat belt cannot checked due to child seats fitted (2) both rear seat folded away there foreseat belt cannot be checked

both front tyres wearing low on shoulders

towing bar socket not working on offside indicators

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all three seat belts cannot be checked due to child seat belt fitted

both front tyres showing sign of shoulder wear & uneven

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

front discs slightly corroded & pitted

front discs slightly heated mark

Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,984 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,123 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,183 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 35,925 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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DY02 BYT is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DY02 BYT, 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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DY02 BYT is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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