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WJ51 ECV

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,614 mi
Last recorded154,614 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 ECV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 154,614 miles

front chassis fitted with covers

underbody completely covered in sealant

Pass 30 Oct 2017 145,252 miles

O/s/f inner sill covered with sealants and have traces of body filler

Pass 15 Oct 2016 135,154 miles

both sides front chassis to floor area covered with sealant

Pass 10 Oct 2015 123,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes coated with sealants

Fail 10 Oct 2015 123,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes coated with sealants

Pass 1 Nov 2014 110,031 miles

both side front track rod ends dust covers slightly worn, underbody chassis has sealant, brake pipes covered with sealant not allowing full inspection, both sides front top mounts have slight play, o/s/r anti-roll bar has slight play in bush,

front and rear springs slightly corroded, n/s/r brake disc worn pitted or scorede but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Jun 2011 88,626 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2010 85,626 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,829 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 72,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,537 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,802 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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WJ51 ECV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ51 ECV, 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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WJ51 ECV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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