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RA02 HYP

2002 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,539 mi
Last recorded172,539 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 HYP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 172,539 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outrigger/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outrigger/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 168,919 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 168,919 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 164,524 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 164,524 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 156,291 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 156,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 149,314 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 141,862 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 141,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 135,113 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2013 128,354 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2012 122,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 115,913 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 108,143 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,167 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 97,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 72,036 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 59,073 miles

1 N/S/F + O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS SLIGHT PLAY †2 REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

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 HYP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HYP, 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 HYP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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