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EO51 WZJ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,998 mi
Last recorded108,998 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 WZJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 108,998 miles

Driver's wing mirror glass cracked

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nail and cuts in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2015 108,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Driver's wing mirror glass cracked

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nail and cuts in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,048 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 103,044 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 103,036 miles

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

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Nearside front sill damaged

Noise from nearside rear wheel, possible foreign object trapped inside tyre

Offside front and nearside rear coil springs rusty

Offside wing mirror damaged

Rear brake discs severely corroded

Slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 19 Sep 2014 103,029 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2012 73,998 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat sheild loose but not about to fall off

Pass 27 Aug 2011 72,307 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,669 miles

both rear tyres worn and perished

nail in offside rear tyre inner side wall

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 5 Sep 2009 58,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn

epc light on dash

front chassis starting to rust

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,228 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 53,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,386 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 39,373 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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EO51 WZJ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO51 WZJ, 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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EO51 WZJ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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