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HJ02 MFF

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,192 mi
Last recorded136,192 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 MFF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 136,192 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 136,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 122,813 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 122,813 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,970 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,386 miles

Both front sills have slight deformation, not seriously affecting steering or braking.

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,437 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,843 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 104,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 86,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 77,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 66,265 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES,BOTH WIPERS SMEARY.

Fail 24 Mar 2006 55,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,054 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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HJ02 MFF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MFF, 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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HJ02 MFF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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