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AK52 HYM

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,559 mi
Last recorded186,559 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HYM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 186,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 186,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 182,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 174,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front 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)

under trays fitted/ engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 174,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted/ engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 166,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 166,353 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 152,363 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 152,363 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Sep 2014

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 135,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 123,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 113,576 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 113,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 106,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 97,932 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 97,932 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 91,080 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 91,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,651 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,892 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,782 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 HYM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HYM, 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 HYM is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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