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AK52 HDZ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,806 mi
Last recorded182,806 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 182,806 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 182,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 172,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Steel Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Underbody/Chassis Corroded in some areas

Pass 10 Feb 2016 162,866 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 162,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 151,301 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 140,539 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 131,055 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 131,055 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 119,892 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 119,892 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 108,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 104,426 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 96,530 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 96,530 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 82,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 82,303 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,599 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,148 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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AK52 HDZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK52 HDZ, 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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AK52 HDZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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