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RV51 FKE

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,513 mi
Last recorded136,513 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FKE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 130,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 115,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

high level stop light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2016 107,751 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,228 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,829 miles

F Top mounts got play

Tyres low from edges

Fail 27 Jan 2014 95,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

F Top mounts got play

Tyres low from edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,998 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O S F Brake pipe twisted needs attantion

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

Top mounts got play

Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,873 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 82,873 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,448 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 70,341 miles

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)

all brake discs have slight corrosion

rear number plate has water damage

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,953 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,039 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,370 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,271 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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RV51 FKE is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RV51 FKE, 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 RV51 FKE registered?

RV51 FKE is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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