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RL02 EPA

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 EPA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 116,569 miles

back box corroded

crack in screen

Fail 29 Jul 2015 116,542 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine warning light on

exhaust hangers corroded through

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 108,214 miles

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)

clamp missing from rear exhaust box

exhaust has mounting brackets missing but still adequetly secure

nsr seat not fitted at time of test and unable to fully test seat belt

Fail 6 Aug 2014 108,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

clamp missing from rear exhaust box

exhaust has mounting brackets missing but still adequetly secure

nsr seat not fitted at time of test and unable to fully test seat belt

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,776 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,713 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,078 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 74,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres close to wear bands

front discs slightly rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,372 miles

front discs slightly rusty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres close to wear bands

Pass 5 Aug 2009 65,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres close to wear bands.

centre exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,645 miles

o/s/f hub cap broken.rear bumper chipped.seats marked

Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,810 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,810 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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RL02 EPA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RL02 EPA, 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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RL02 EPA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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