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WJ02 UWO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

222,602 mi
Last recorded222,602 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 UWO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 222,602 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 222,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 221,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 221,600 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 211,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 211,386 miles

Emissions not tested Rear Exhaust missing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Bottom Engine cover loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R16 97v Event (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 196,616 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back hanging and unattached

Fail 18 Jun 2016 196,538 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back hanging and unattached

Pass 1 Jul 2015 182,769 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 182,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 168,206 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 168,206 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 20 May 2013 156,718 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 139,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 139,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 127,153 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 127,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,622 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 105,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,436 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 76,436 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 60,012 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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WJ02 UWO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 WJ02 UWO, 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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WJ02 UWO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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