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FA53 CKK

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,990 mi
Last recorded147,990 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CKK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 147,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 136,928 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 136,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 129,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 127,104 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 127,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 117,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 117,939 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 108,807 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 108,636 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 103,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,768 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F Inner CV Boot Split

Fail 15 Sep 2010 94,068 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F Inner CV Boot Split

Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,431 miles

Damage to n/s/f sill

Pass 13 Nov 2008 73,009 miles

Centre row middle seat not fitted, seatbelt not tested

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear row N/S seat not fitted, seatbelt not tested

Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,683 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 53,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,438 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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FA53 CKK is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FA53 CKK, 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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FA53 CKK is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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