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RA02 AED

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1338cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,378 mi
Last recorded159,378 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 AED
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,338cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 159,378 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre pressure low ()

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 30 Jun 2016 159,378 miles

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

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

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre pressure low ()

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 10 Jun 2015 149,421 miles

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

front discs rusting

Pass 16 Jun 2014 146,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

near side windscreen trim insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2013 141,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 135,594 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 129,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 129,459 miles

engine light on

Pass 21 Jun 2010 123,516 miles

engine light on

Fail 15 Jun 2010 123,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine light on

Fail 5 Jun 2009 116,458 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

off side door miiror glass cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2009 116,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

off side door miiror glass cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2008 110,718 miles

near side front gutter trim loose

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2007 100,489 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 76,555 miles

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

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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RA02 AED is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,338cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RA02 AED, 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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RA02 AED is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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