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RY02 VMG

2002 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,217 mi
Last recorded176,217 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2014 176,217 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 176,217 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 7 May 2013 156,987 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 133,040 miles

ns/os front cross member corroding

ns/os front floors corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2012 133,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ns/os front cross member corroding

ns/os front floors corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2011 112,118 miles

ns/os front bottom arm inner bushes very slightly perishing

ns/rear tyre very slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 92,689 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 92,689 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 23 Jul 2009 80,658 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2009 80,157 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 78,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,069 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 7 Aug 2007 669,241 miles

advise new wiper blades †only two rear seats fitted at time of test †advisestiff to get in gear

Fail 31 Jul 2007 669,241 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

2 seats fitted in rear at time of test(one behind drivers seat and one behind passengers seat)

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

nearside front wiper blade

stiff to get in gear

Pass 20 Jul 2006 61,429 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 VMG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY02 VMG, 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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RY02 VMG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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