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FD02 ZNE

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,282 mi
Last recorded143,282 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 ZNE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 143,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 143,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 125,690 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 111,723 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 111,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 103,629 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/rear shock absorber damp and weak

n/s/rear tyre app limits and showing scuffs

o/s/front inner drive shaft joint showing heavy wear and movement

reverse lamps innop

Fail 21 Nov 2012 103,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust showing corrosion

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/rear shock absorber damp and weak

n/s/rear tyre app limits and showing scuffs

o/s/front inner drive shaft joint showing heavy wear and movement

o/s/front top mount has slight play

reverse lamps innop

Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,623 miles

front flexi brake hoses showing slight fatigue

front suspension top mounts showing slight play

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

n/s and o/s tyres showing wall scufffs

Fail 19 Oct 2011 93,138 miles

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

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

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

front flexi brake hoses showing slight fatigue

front suspension top mounts have slight lift

front to rear and front metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

n/s/rear tyre wall has slight scuffs

Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,575 miles

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

front mirrors both cracked but vision not impaired.

front suspension top mounts showing fatigue.

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2009 69,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension top mounts have slight play.

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,996 miles

front suspension top mounts have slight play.

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,192 miles

Engine compartment covers fitted

slight play in the steering column centre shaft

Fail 24 Jul 2008 57,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Engine compartment covers fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in the steering column centre shaft

Fail 23 Aug 2007 46,738 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,738 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,508 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 35,497 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat third row not present at time of test

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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FD02 ZNE is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FD02 ZNE, 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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FD02 ZNE is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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