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AF52 NDL

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,028 mi
Last recorded144,028 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NDL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,028 miles

Nearside Front rack joint has slight play

genaral corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2020 128,218 miles

Both outer sills (front) slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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))

Slight play N/s/f Rack end

Fail 1 Sep 2020 128,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in n/s steering rack

some play in front wiper linkage

Pass 9 Sep 2019 122,620 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 114,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 114,986 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 107,459 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 106,098 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,876 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 29 Oct 2014 94,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,971 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,611 miles

PROMPT centre exhaust leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 74,258 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2010 67,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,303 miles

Brake pad warning light on (Rear?)

Pass 10 Oct 2007
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,064 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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AF52 NDL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF52 NDL, 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 AF52 NDL registered?

AF52 NDL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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