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RX51 CFL

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,131 mi
Last recorded154,131 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 CFL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 154,131 miles

Nearside Front door slightly corroded but no sharp edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 154,126 miles

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering under body corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front door slightly corroded but no sharp edges

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 147,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 139,010 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 13,910 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 139,010 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance hard (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jan 2015 131,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 131,907 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 124,918 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 124,918 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 118,930 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 118,930 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 110,418 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,328 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,727 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 94,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 85,170 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 74,882 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 98,840 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,352 miles

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

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

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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RX51 CFL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX51 CFL, 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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RX51 CFL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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