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RV02 PJO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,675 mi
Last recorded175,675 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 175,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 175,675 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 162,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted to

Fail 15 Aug 2017 162,266 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted to

Pass 25 Jul 2016 148,323 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2016 148,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 133,577 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 118,915 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 104,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,877 miles

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

Fail 20 Mar 2012 94,877 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,148 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 82,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,861 miles

2 seats not fitted, oil level on minimum, o/s headlight washer cover missing, o/s washer weak, front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,928 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 65,928 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 55,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,459 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 45,459 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,136 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 38,136 miles

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

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

Screen is chipped †Engine under tray is loose †Spare wheel carrier is loose

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 PJO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RV02 PJO, 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 PJO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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