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RO02 XOP

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,618 mi
Last recorded125,618 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 XOP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 125,617 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,955 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 120,952 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,201 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 116,201 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 108,224 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 108,220 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,562 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2013 89,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to underbody rear of both front wheels

play in drivers seat mechanism

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,892 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 64,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,652 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both door mirrors loose

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

Nearside front rack gaitor cracking

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

Rear number plate discolouring

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,448 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 50,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,240 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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RO02 XOP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RO02 XOP, 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 RO02 XOP registered?

RO02 XOP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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