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AK52 HFD

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

53,132 mi
Last recorded53,132 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 53,132 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tops both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion all round

Fail 30 Jan 2024 53,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tops both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion all round

Pass 2 Feb 2023 51,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 51,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,561 miles

O/S/F brake pipe is corroding.

Fail 8 Feb 2022 50,546 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All tyres are perishing.

O/S/F brake pipe is corroding.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 50,160 miles

All tyres are perishing.

Battery warning light is on.

Front brake pipes are corroding.

Judder recorded from the brakes.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,045 miles

Judder recorded from the front brakes.

O/S/F brake pipe is corroding.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 50,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Judder recorded from the front brakes.

O/S/F brake pipe is corroding.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,301 miles

Front brake pipes are corroding.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 49,297 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brake pipes are corroding.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,016 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake pipes are corroding.

Front chassis rails are corroding.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 47,251 miles

Both front caliper brake pipes are corroding.

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F brake pipe corroding.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Fail 8 Feb 2017 47,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front caliper brake pipes are corroding.

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F brake pipe corroding.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,896 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front to rear brake pipes are heavily corroded in patches.

Judder recorded from front brakes.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (2.5mm) and is in poor condition.

O/S/F tyre is in poor condition.

O/S/R brake is binding. Disc is in poor condition.

O/S/R brake pipe is heavily corroded in patches.

Wipers smear.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 46,896 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front to rear brake pipes are heavily corroded in patches.

Judder recorded from front brakes.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (2.5mm) and is in poor condition.

O/S/F tyre is in poor condition.

O/S/R brake is binding. Disc is in poor condition.

O/S/R brake pipe is heavily corroded in patches.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers smear.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,090 miles

Brake pipes are corroding.

Front tyres are perishing.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/R brake is binding slightly.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 45,090 miles

Nearside 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)

Brake pipes are corroding.

Front tyres are perishing.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/R brake is binding slightly.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 43,637 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 41,922 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 41,912 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,206 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 40,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,588 miles

air bag light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,777 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,739 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,020 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 31,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,146 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,785 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 HFD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 AK52 HFD, 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 HFD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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