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WJ02 UXC

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

180,961 mi
Last recorded180,961 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 UXC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 180,961 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underside corrosion to.front and rear body/chassis

Pass 1 Aug 2013 171,993 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT MISSING AND SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2013 171,840 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2012 164,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sills damaged

exhaust in rusty condition

front number plate damaged

o/s outer sill in rusty condition

Pass 13 Aug 2012 164,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills damaged

exhaust in rusty condition

front number plate damaged

o/s outer sill in rusty condition

Pass 29 Oct 2010 141,909 miles

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

rear brake hoses corroded

rear brake pipes corroded to hoses

Fail 26 Oct 2010 141,909 miles

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

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

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

rear brake hoses corroded

rear brake pipes corroded to hoses

Pass 12 Oct 2009 130,468 miles

front brake discs badly worn + judder

n/s door mirror loose

rear brake pipes rusting

rear centre seatbelt stalk damaged

rear row of seats missing - seats + belts not tested

Pass 8 Oct 2008 121,709 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriated

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear seatbelt stork cover damaged

offside rear wheel arch rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2008 121,709 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses slightly deteriated

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear seatbelt stork cover damaged

offside rear wheel arch rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2007 109,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake hoses cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2007 109,329 miles

both front brake hoses cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2006 92,295 miles

Early corrosion and wear to rear discs

Rear silencer corroded

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 UXC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 UXC, 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 WJ02 UXC registered?

WJ02 UXC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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