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HJ02 UOD

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,495 mi
Last recorded136,495 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 UOD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 136,495 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe has a hole (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

the engine has a very loud noise

the hand drake has no release button

Pass 17 Feb 2015 127,702 miles

Both front suspension struts, top mounts have wear.

Exhaust clamp broken at cat.

Handbrake lever button missing.

Rear brake pipes corroding.(chalked).

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear rear seats stowed away.

Unable to clearly see rear brake pads.

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2015 127,796 miles

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

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

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

Both front suspension struts, top mounts have wear.

Exhaust clamp broken at cat.

Handbrake lever button missing.

Rear brake pipes corroding.(chalked).

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear rear seats stowed away.

Unable to clearly see rear brake pads.

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have edge wear

areas of both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded in areas,though intact and gas tight at time of test

oil level on minimum

park brake lever release button partly missing,though still able to release the park brake at time of test

third row rear seats missing

Fail 23 Jan 2014 109,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have edge wear

areas of both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded in areas,though intact and gas tight at time of test

oil level on minimum

park brake lever release button partly missing,though still able to release the park brake at time of test

third row rear seats missing

unable to check nearside headlamp beam setting due to not working on dippred beam

Pass 20 Dec 2012 102,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of exhaust system corroded,though intact and gas tight

nearside front brake disc corroded on the lip

offside front brake disc corroded on inside areas

parking brake lever release button partialy missing,though still able to operate and release the parking brake at time of inspection

third row rear seats missing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 102,953 miles

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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of exhaust system corroded,though intact and gas tight

nearside front brake disc corroded on the lip

offside front brake disc corroded on inside areas

parking brake lever release button partialy missing,though still able to operate and release the parking brake at time of inspection

third row rear seats missing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 94,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight play in nearside front top shock mount

Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,600 miles

air con pipe broke in bonnet

Fail 11 Apr 2008 63,600 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

air con pipe broke in bonnet

Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,943 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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 UOD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJ02 UOD, 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 UOD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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