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AK52 HTF

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,918 mi
Last recorded164,918 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HTF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 164,918 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 164,918 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 157,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to back to hoses at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 157,191 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to back to hoses at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 139,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both shoulders , cracking and damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

both sides front brake pads appear to be wearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 139,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both shoulders , cracking and damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

both sides front brake pads appear to be wearing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 121,591 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery insecure but not likely to tip or spill

both sides front brake discs very worn

both sides sills towards front damaged but not holed at time of test

cycle rack fitted on tailgate at time of test

Fail 28 Nov 2014 121,591 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure but not likely to tip or spill

both sides front brake discsvery worn

both sides sills towards front damaged but not holed at time of test

cycle rack fitted on tailgate at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2013 101,124 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,117 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 95,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Small hole in rear backbox pipe

Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,653 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 88,653 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 85,510 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,403 miles

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

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 65,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,893 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

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 HTF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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