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FA02 HFG

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,368 mi
Last recorded185,368 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 HFG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 185,368 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 185,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 176,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 176,129 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 148,299 miles

both front tyres on limit

brake warning light on

nsr seat belt stalk damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2012 148,299 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres on limit

brake warning light on

nsr seat belt stalk damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 120,360 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 119,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,399 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 90,348 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsr seatbelt damaged

Pass 13 May 2009 72,869 miles

n/s rear tyre starting delaminate.

Fail 13 May 2009 72,869 miles

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

n/s rear tyre starting delaminate.

Pass 7 May 2008 64,643 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 57,471 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2007 57,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,989 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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FA02 HFG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FA02 HFG, 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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FA02 HFG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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