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RY02 VGO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

182,879 mi
Last recorded182,879 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 VGO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 182,879 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

Fail 25 Jan 2022 182,879 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

Pass 16 Oct 2020 173,141 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 164,490 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front sub frame slightly corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 151,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 151,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working x2 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 143,138 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,005 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,777 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 120,957 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 112,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,130 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 104,263 miles

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

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

Rear most seat belts not checked fully as seats not present

Fail 7 Nov 2012 104,263 miles

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

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

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

Rear most seat belts not checked fully as seats not present

Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,597 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 88,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,775 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,179 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,424 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,308 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 61,308 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 46,757 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 32,636 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 VGO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

RY02 VGO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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