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AF52 NLC

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,212 mi
Last recorded176,212 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NLC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 176,212 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 176,102 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 167,800 miles

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

all under vehicle has slight corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 167,780 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 155,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

all under vehicle component has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2014 139,127 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)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 139,112 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 138,451 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 131,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 131,982 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 126,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 126,039 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 121,873 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 121,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 115,962 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 115,962 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 107,620 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 96,431 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 96,431 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 84,813 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 84,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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 NLC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF52 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

AF52 NLC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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