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WJ02 XEL

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,773 mi
Last recorded169,773 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 169,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear shock covers rusted

Fail 29 Jan 2019 169,773 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear shock covers rusted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 155,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front sills damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2017 143,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2016 133,478 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both front sills damaged

child seats fitted not allowing inspection off belts

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 6 Feb 2015 126,375 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres worn close to limit

offside rear wheel rubing plastic inner wheel arch

surface corrosion to offside rear subframe

Fail 4 Feb 2015 126,375 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres worn close to limit

offside rear wheel rubing plastic inner wheel arch

surface corrosion to offside rear subframe

Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,266 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 105,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 105,215 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,863 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,776 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,689 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,778 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 74,774 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,097 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,264 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,497 miles

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

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

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 XEL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ02 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

WJ02 XEL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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