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AK52 HTG

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,017 mi
Last recorded153,017 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 153,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake wear light on

Fail 15 Jul 2015 153,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake wear light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2014 140,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

temporary repair carried out to o/s/f door handle

Fail 20 Aug 2014 140,075 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,198 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,593 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2012 105,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,504 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and scored

Slight play in both front top mounts

Unable to check bot rear seatbelts as seats not fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 100,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded and scored

Slight play in both front top mounts

Unable to check bot rear seatbelts as seats not fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,802 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Front brake discs are heavily lipped

Rear brake discs heavily lipped

Spare wheel carrier is loose

Fail 20 Sep 2010 91,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front tyres on 2mm

Front brake discs are heavily lipped

Rear brake discs heavily lipped

Spare wheel carrier is loose

Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,022 miles

Rear washer jet inop

Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,653 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,469 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 70,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,047 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 HTG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HTG, 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 AK52 HTG registered?

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

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