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RY02 RXP

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,833 mi
Last recorded165,833 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 RXP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 165,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 152,212 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 142,976 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 139,113 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 139,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 133,359 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 133,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 127,596 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 127,596 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 120,431 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,570 miles

both front tyres just legal

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 8 Jun 2009 88,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,399 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 76,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 63,394 miles

exhaust very rusty and weak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,091 miles

1. rear most seat belts not tested(seating not fitted). †2.rear tyres quite badly cut in tread areas.

Pass 15 Jun 2005 35,577 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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RY02 RXP 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 76.5%.

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 RY02 RXP, 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 RY02 RXP registered?

RY02 RXP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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