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RF02 XXS

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,696 mi
Last recorded154,696 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 XXS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 154,696 miles

wiper slightly lazy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear seat missing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 154,341 miles

n/s/r parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Jun 2016 152,138 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 148,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 142,354 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 133,563 miles

Lower parking brake effort on N/S/R

Pass 31 Mar 2012 122,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2011 118,924 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,909 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 99,755 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 99,755 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

N/S/R brake disc discoloured, reccomend brake check

N/S/R outer brake pad worn very low

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 73,441 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 17 Jan 2007 60,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,266 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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RF02 XXS is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RF02 XXS, 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 RF02 XXS registered?

RF02 XXS is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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