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FA02 HFH

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,643 mi
Last recorded163,643 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 163,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 156,039 miles

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2018 156,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush strut top mount (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2017 148,756 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 148,297 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating BOTH NOT WORKING (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BRAKE CALIPER (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 138,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,366 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 113,927 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 104,173 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 95,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,934 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,976 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 63,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,896 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 46,561 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 HFH is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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