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KP02 NLC

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,993 mi
Last recorded163,993 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 NLC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 163,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 157,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 153,034 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2017 153,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush strut top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 2 Sep 2017 152,633 miles

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

front both upper shocker top mounting slight lift in bush

Pass 24 Aug 2016 147,886 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 144,337 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle emits smoke on Idle (Stood) but Not Excessive, Vehicle Passed Diesel Smoke Meter Test

o/s/f tyre low on inner side

Fail 20 Nov 2015 144,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner side

Pass 28 Nov 2014 130,188 miles

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

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

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

front chassis legs slightly corroded

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 130,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front chassis legs slightly corroded

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,851 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 113,851 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 97,079 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 97,079 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,940 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 88,940 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,271 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 82,271 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,177 miles

Unable to test the 4 rear seats fitted at time of test due to child seats fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 63,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 58,045 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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KP02 NLC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KP02 NLC, 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 KP02 NLC registered?

KP02 NLC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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