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FE51 UGZ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

181,274 mi
Last recorded181,274 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 UGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 181,274 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 180,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering noisey

Pass 25 Jan 2018 170,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 170,738 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 161,487 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside OUTER SILL UNDERBODY CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 161,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Offside OUTER SILL UNDERBODY CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 152,551 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Nearside PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT.

Offside Front TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Offside STEERING RACK GAITER TWISTED.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK. (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 152,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Nearside PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT.

Offside Front TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Offside STEERING RACK GAITER TWISTED.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK. (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 141,575 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 141,575 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

N/S/F CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED.

O/S/F CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED.

O/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED.

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 130,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

N/S/F CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED.

O/S/F CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED.

O/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED.

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 116,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

O/S/F MACPHERSON STRUT HAS PLAY/LIFT AT THE UPPER ATTACHMENT.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 116,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM, CENTRE/REAR SILENCER CORRODED/BROKEN.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

O/S/F MACPHERSON STRUT HAS PLAY/LIFT AT THE UPPER ATTACHMENT.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

SPARE WHEEL LOOSE.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,915 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE SILENCER IS DETERIORATED AND HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F CALIPER CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F CALIPER CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2012 107,915 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE SILENCER IS DETERIORATED AND HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F CALIPER CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F CALIPER CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,820 miles

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 99,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R CALIPER FLEXIBLE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,613 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 91,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,052 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 83,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,053 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 70,133 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,818 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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FE51 UGZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FE51 UGZ, 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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FE51 UGZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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