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WM02 SFU

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

170,257 mi
Last recorded170,257 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 SFU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 170,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front inner chassis leg corroded by engine mount

offside front out rigger corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 166,712 miles

front outriggers corroded and holed but not prescribed areas

rear brake pipes rusty

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2024 166,710 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front outriggers corroded and holed but not prescribed areas

rear brake pipes rusty

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 164,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlights in poor condition

offside front out rigger corroded and holed

rear brake pipes rusty

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 163,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlights in poor condition

offside inner corroded and holed

Pass 5 Aug 2021 162,990 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake hoses in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2021 162,990 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake hoses in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2020 161,485 miles

both front brake flexis starting to crack & perish

rear shock absorber outer casings in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2020 161,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake flexis starting to crack & perish

rear shock absorber outer casings in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2019 159,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 159,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 155,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to o/s/f jacking point area

n/s/f jacking point area corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 153,365 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 153,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre-to-Rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 150,693 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 150,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 139,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 128,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 117,634 miles

front brake flexis perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 117,634 miles

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

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

front brake flexis perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 111,756 miles

FRONT TYRES ON WEAR BARS

Fail 2 Aug 2012 111,756 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TYRES ON WEAR BARS

Pass 18 Jul 2011 107,670 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 107,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

o/s/f anti roll bar rubbers split

rear discs corroded

slight lift in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,757 miles

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

rubber boots split on o/s/f anti-role limk bar

Pass 17 Jul 2009 100,027 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 100,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,308 miles

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

Fail 13 Feb 2008 91,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

*O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT INNER EDGE ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT*

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Feb 2007 84,331 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 84,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 76,998 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 76,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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WM02 SFU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 WM02 SFU, 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 WM02 SFU registered?

WM02 SFU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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