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AK52 HXT

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,067 mi
Last recorded146,067 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HXT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 146,067 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 143,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front floor behind wheel arch has welding repair undersealed

Fail 10 Feb 2018 143,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 143,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides hid fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Jan 2017 139,675 miles

slight blue tint to front side lights

slight surface corrosion in keeping with age [underside]

slight wear in both front top suspension bushes

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,918 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 134,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 121,488 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 111,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 10 Jan 2014 111,223 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,377 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake disc pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2013 101,377 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,800 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,065 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 86,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Feb 2010 74,845 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges,

Centre silencer corroded,

Offside front tyre slightly distorted,

Slight play in both front strut tops,

Fail 8 Feb 2010 74,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges,

CAT heatshield mountings broken,

Centre silencer corroded,

Offside front tyre slightly distorted,

Slight play in both front strut tops,

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,264 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,587 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 37,554 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,170 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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AK52 HXT is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 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 HXT, 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 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK52 HXT is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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