MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEAR AXLE MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEAR AXLE MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
REAR SEATS FOLDED AWAY
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to inner and outer sills
exhaust system corrosion
Nearside Rear park brake lever on caliper not returning fully
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust tail pipe corroded
park brake only just met requirements
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
advise n/s/f outer sill corroded but just outside prescribed area
advise rear seats folded at time of test
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
advise n/s/f outer sill corroded but just outside prescribed area
advise rear seats folded at time of test
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
advise front outer sills corroded but outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
advise front outer sills corroded but outside prescribed area
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre out of shape
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre out of shape
n/s/r tyre uneven wear innre tread
o/s/f tyre 3mm tread
o/s/r shock absorber top cover in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre uneven wear innre tread
o/s/f tyre 3mm tread
o/s/r shock absorber top cover in poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage to o/s/f and n/s/f outer sill to floor edges
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage to o/s/f and n/s/f outer sill to floor edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre 2mm tread inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre 2mm tread inner edge
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing inner edge
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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AF52 NEU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 NEU, 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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AF52 NEU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 September 2002.
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