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AF52 UVV

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,431 mi
Last recorded182,431 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 182,431 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded towards rear of vehicle.

Offside front outer sill corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Offside rear brake slightly lazy.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 182,431 miles

Headlamp insecure Both sides (1.7.3)

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

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

Both front brake hoses perished.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded towards rear of vehicle.

Offside front outer sill corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Offside rear brake slightly lazy.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 167,324 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

clutch noisy

corrosion on underbody in places...corrosion on underbody components

front brake discs wearing

front inner brake pads look worn ...advise to remove wheels

movement in drivers seat

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

oil leak...oil level low

passenger door mirror glass broken

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield not secure

Fail 23 Feb 2015 167,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

clutch noisy

corrosion on underbody in places...corrosion on underbody components

front brake discs wearing

front inner brake pads look worn ...advise to remove wheels

lift in front upper suspension mountings

lift in front upper suspension mountings

movement in drivers seat

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

oil leak...oil level low

passenger door mirror glass broken

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield not secure

Pass 29 Aug 2013 137,328 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear brake discs badly pitted/worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 125,479 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 92,170 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 92,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,580 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,787 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 53,728 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 35,245 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 UVV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

AF52 UVV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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