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AF52 NKD

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,497 mi
Last recorded120,497 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NKD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 120,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre(4202)cracked and perished.

Fail 2 Jun 2012 120,491 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre(4202)cracked and perished.

Pass 9 May 2011 110,725 miles

Coolant leak

Front and rear brake discs worn, Nearside cv boot has a pin hole in it

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 110,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front and rear brake discs worn, Nearside cv boot has a pin hole in it

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,141 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 99,070 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 89,990 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2009 89,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,044 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 74,044 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 63,104 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 48,119 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 NKD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF52 NKD, 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 NKD registered?

AF52 NKD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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