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RN02 AUY

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,155 mi
Last recorded97,155 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 AUY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 97,155 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 97,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear chassis and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear shox corroded

rear seat belts not checked seats missing

Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,387 miles

BOTH REAR SHOX CORRODED

Offside Front Upper STRUT MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

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

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED SEATS MISSING

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT AND REAR AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 93,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH REAR SHOX CORRODED

Offside Front Upper STRUT MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

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

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED SEATS MISSING

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT AND REAR AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,339 miles

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

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

handbrake return spring innopperative

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2019 91,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake return spring innopperative

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,286 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,514 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 83,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,066 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill / floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 79,066 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill / floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,463 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 75,456 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)

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 71,776 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,776 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,226 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust rusty and blowing.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,350 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,015 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,744 miles

3 of 5 rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2010 56,744 miles

3 of 5 rear seats removed at time of test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,117 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,199 miles

rear seats have been removed

Fail 9 Dec 2008 49,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seats have been removed

Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,142 miles

all of rear seats have been removed except n/s/r

Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,996 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 35,699 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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RN02 AUY is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RN02 AUY, 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 RN02 AUY registered?

RN02 AUY is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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