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HJ02 YWT

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,843 mi
Last recorded93,843 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 YWT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,553 miles

Exhaust rear pipe corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 88,553 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Exhaust rear pipe corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,068 miles

215/55/16 v

child seats fitted to rear seats

damage to offside rear wheel arch

drivers window not working

front inner brake pads appear worn low

lift in nearside front top strut mounting

nearside front grill missing

nearside rear tyre worn to limit and perished

offside and nearside front out riggers corroded

offside outer c.v. boot starting to split

rear exhaust corroded badly

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 31 Dec 2014 86,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

damage to offside rear wheel arch

drivers window not working

215/55/16 v

child seats fitted to rear seats

front inner brake pads appear worn low

lift in nearside front top strut mounting

nearside front grill missing

nearside rear tyre worn to limit and perished

offside and nearside front out riggers corroded

offside outer c.v. boot starting to split

rear exhaust corroded badly

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2014 82,329 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear.

o/s/r tyre getting low and perished.

rear number plate worn.

wheel arches corroded.

Fail 27 Dec 2013 82,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seat to rears and n/s/r wheel arch corroded and n/s/r door hinges worn

rear no plate worn

Pass 7 Jan 2013 77,215 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front floors heavily corroded

lift in both front top suspention mounts

nearside front grill missing

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outter edge

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on edges

nearside rear wheel arch heavily corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

unable to view brake fully

Fail 5 Jan 2013 77,169 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front floors heavily corroded

lift in both front top suspention mounts

nearside front grill missing

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outter edge

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on edges

nearside rear wheel arch heavily corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

unable to view brake fully

Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,718 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 70,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

Fail 13 Dec 2010 63,888 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,263 miles

child seats fitted

offside rear brake pads low

Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

child seats fitted

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,906 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 47,817 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 41,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 28,187 miles

nsf top suspention bush slight play

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 YWT is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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