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AF52 UVT

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

219,737 mi
Last recorded219,737 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 219,737 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 195,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play gator perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes x2 corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 178,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 178,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 174,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside and offside front lower ball joint dust covers deteriated

Fail 6 Sep 2018 174,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside and offside front lower ball joint dust covers deteriated

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2017 167,719 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside centre seat belt has slight damage to webbing

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 167,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside centre seat belt has slight damage to webbing

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 164,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded on outer surface

Fail 25 Aug 2016 164,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded on outer surface

Pass 1 Sep 2015 162,523 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 158,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,790 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 154,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 149,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 143,047 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 144,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 131,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 121,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 108,592 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 108,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 92,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,105 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 56,802 miles

advise both rear tyres getting close to legal limit.

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 UVT is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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