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RV02 PGO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,316 mi
Last recorded151,316 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 PGO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 151,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper suspension mounting have movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear passenger sets removed

Fail 8 Mar 2022 150,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension mountings have movement, Both

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill & subframe mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 143,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper (Suspension strut mounting has movement)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower (Suspension strut mounting has movement)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 139,839 miles

Offside Poor pattern to headlight

Offside Rear Tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ((BOTH)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 130,547 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ((BOTH)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,665 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 121,584 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,291 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust back box clamp broken through corrosion

Exhaust catalyst flange & bolts badly corroded

Front Wiper blades do not clear windscreen very effectively

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Hole in chassis cross frame underneath vehicle but not seriously effecting vehicle strength (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish in tread

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Hole in chassis cross frame underneath vehicle but not seriously effecting vehicle strength (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm of tread + wearing on inner edge + perished in tread

Oil leak Oil around rear of engine indicating possible leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,029 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 85,448 miles

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

both rear subframe bushes worn

o/s/f coil spring slightly corroded

rear antiroll bar corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 85,448 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear subframe bushes worn

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f coil spring slightly corroded

rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,548 miles

Cannot check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down.

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 77,525 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Cannot check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down.

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,955 miles

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

offside front outer chassis leg rusty

rear seats not fitted at time of test unable to check seat belts

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,335 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,568 miles

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

front brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2008 38,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,431 miles

rear seats missing †rear washer not working †both rear tyres getting close to wear bands †front disc rusting on inside

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,388 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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RV02 PGO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RV02 PGO, 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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RV02 PGO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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