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RF02 XYH

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

138,194 mi
Last recorded138,194 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 XYH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 138,194 miles

Oil level close to/on minimum

Rear seats not present at time of test

Secondary bonnet catch seized & ineffective

Fail 5 Jul 2022 138,194 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction From mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil level close to/on minimum

Rear seats not present at time of test

Secondary bonnet catch seized & ineffective

Pass 8 Jul 2021 134,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brakes release unevenly

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 134,808 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brakes release unevenly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 132,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 132,532 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to floor, not considered excessive

Offside Front damage to sill

Fail 3 Jul 2019 130,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front damage to sill

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to floor, not considered excessive

Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,307 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 127,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,105 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 122,090 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 117,826 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,979 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 112,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,207 miles

brake pad warning light is on

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 14 Jul 2014 108,207 miles

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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pad warning light is on

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,309 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen washer pipe leaking slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2013 100,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nearside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen washer pipe leaking slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2012 91,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2012 91,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,490 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

Fail 16 Aug 2011 84,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and rear pads getting low

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

rear number plate deteriorated close to limit

slight wear in front top suspension mountings

spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,620 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriorated close to limit

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,672 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside rear seat removed at time of test

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Aug 2009 69,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside rear seat removed at time of test

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

no offside rear seat fitted at time of test

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,034 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 35,034 miles

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

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 XYH is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 RF02 XYH, 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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RF02 XYH is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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