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KP02 NSU

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

151,482 mi
Last recorded151,482 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 NSU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 151,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 151,334 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 143,721 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 136,184 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank area. ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 136,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Adjuster unit broken internal (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak Expansion tank area. ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 128,401 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,133 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,490 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,467 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 99,377 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,136 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 97,093 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,866 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

the battery is loose

Fail 30 Sep 2015 91,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

the battery is loose

Pass 18 Oct 2014 87,842 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 87,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,671 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,418 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,483 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

movement in both front suspension top mounts

pad worning light on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2011 61,483 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

brake discs worn and pitted all round

movement in both front suspension top mounts

offside drive shaft flange worn (strong advise)

pad worning light on dash

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,082 miles

movement in both front suspension top muunts (strong advise)

pad worning light on dash

rear brake discs worn and pitted (strong advise)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

movement in both front suspension top muunts (strong advise)

pad worning light on dash

rear brake discs worn and pitted (strong advise)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,114 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 29,114 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,960 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 NSU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 NSU, 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 NSU registered?

KP02 NSU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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