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RV02 RZO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,113 mi
Last recorded53,113 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,113 miles

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

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

suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,481 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 51,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,352 miles

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

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)

front chassis corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 50,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

front chassis corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,029 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,659 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,670 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 41,748 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 39,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,064 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 33,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 30,790 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 30,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 RZO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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