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HJ02 MDO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,652 mi
Last recorded134,652 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 MDO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 134,652 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some comonents in the engine bay

heavily undersealed underneath vehicle all around and on mechanical components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 129,689 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment require attention soon (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

heavily undersealed underneth all around and on mechanical components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2017 129,686 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment require attention soon (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

heavily undersealed underneth all around and on mechanical components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 123,873 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

underneath vehicle all around heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2014 117,268 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 114,375 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 108,328 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 100,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 18,560 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,714 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,762 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 60,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,304 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 59,304 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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HJ02 MDO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJ02 MDO, 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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What year was HJ02 MDO registered?

HJ02 MDO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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