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RV02 WRT

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,560 mi
Last recorded171,560 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 WRT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 171,560 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering noisy but working at present

Pass 30 Aug 2018 166,423 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 161,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 153,631 miles

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

Front Exhaust mount corroded

Nearside Front Chassis has slight corrosion

Offside Front Chassis has slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 145,529 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer tyre starting to wear

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 135,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 127,569 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 127,569 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 118,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 118,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 108,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 108,793 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,545 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 87,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,196 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,989 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 74,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,892 miles

NOTE 3rd row of seats not fitted at time of test

slight wear on front brake discs

tyre tread depth: n/s/f 2.6mm, o/s/f 2.9mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 2.7mm, spare 2.8mm

Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,264 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,374 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 40,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low 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 WRT is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 RV02 WRT, 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 WRT is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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