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WU52 YMZ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,359 mi
Last recorded184,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 YMZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 184,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 184,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise - nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

advise - offside rear tyre inner side wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2014 122,075 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise - nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

advise - offside rear tyre inner side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 115,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 110,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 110,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 133,981 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 126,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2010 126,196 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2009 112,360 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 112,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2009 94,176 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,172 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 88,308 miles

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 6 Sep 2006 79,999 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 79,999 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)

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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WU52 YMZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WU52 YMZ, 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 WU52 YMZ registered?

WU52 YMZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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