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AF52 UVZ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 125,003 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor pan area below passengers foot well (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor pan area below drivers foot well (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All Brake pipes underside are corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 122,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes underside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 119,876 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 119,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 118,616 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body , chassis & all the brake & fuel pipes are covered in chassis black coating

Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,445 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Under body & all the brake pipes are covered in chassis black coating

Fail 8 Oct 2021 117,445 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Under body & all the brake pipes are covered in chassis black coating

Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,743 miles

Both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Oct 2020 116,741 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,410 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front jacking point slight corrosion

full undercovers fitted and engine cover

Fail 30 Oct 2019 116,410 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front jacking point slight corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

full undercovers fitted and engine cover

Fail 30 Aug 2018 116,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,353 miles

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

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

some corrosion to both sides front chassis

Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion to both sides front chassis

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,660 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,128 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 90,128 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 11 Sep 2013 82,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,755 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,850 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 41,850 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,444 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 26,859 miles

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

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

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 UVZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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