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YS02 TYX

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,897 mi
Last recorded166,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 TYX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 166,897 miles

Airbag warning light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front outer tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2012 166,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Airbag warning light indicates a fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front outer tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 161,515 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 161,515 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 148,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 133,517 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 133,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 128,540 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 114,688 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 109,951 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 109,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 100,380 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 100,380 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 97,585 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 83,497 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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YS02 TYX is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YS02 TYX, 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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YS02 TYX is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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