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RK51 SXU

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,578 mi
Last recorded128,578 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 SXU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 122,193 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 122,193 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,011 miles

play in inner steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2013 112,011 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

play in inner steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,928 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,217 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,937 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,746 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 69,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,168 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,922 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 49,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,579 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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RK51 SXU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK51 SXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK51 SXU registered?

RK51 SXU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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