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AK52 HYY

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,933 mi
Last recorded87,933 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HYY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2026 87,933 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking air leak servo area (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 80,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,991 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,383 miles

NS and OS sills damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2023 71,382 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst during brake test *** DANGEROUS CONDITION *** (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre to rear NS pipes leaking x2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NS and OS sills damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF AND OSF CALIPER LINK PIPES CORRODED AND COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR AND OSR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND OCATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

WELDED REPAIRS HAVE BEEN HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Pass 17 Aug 2021 57,229 miles

O/S sill damaged/dented

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF jacking point areas corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,596 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust mounting broken, system still secure

Centre exhaust outer casing split, not currently leaking

ECU light on

Fail 18 Aug 2020 50,596 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust mounting broken, system still secure

Centre exhaust outer casing split, not currently leaking

ECU light on

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,942 miles

ECU lamp and Airbag lamp do not seem to fucntion

Fail 14 Aug 2019 42,942 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended NSR and OSR far rear seats are in opposite positions, so belts will not plug in! (7.1.2 (c))

ECU lamp and Airbag lamp do not seem to fucntion

Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,919 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,628 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,048 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 26,566 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 26,563 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 25,426 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,912 miles

Vehicle only fitted with two passenger seats at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,513 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 22,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,827 miles

Non-genuine seats fitted in the rear at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,654 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,764 miles

center rear seats missing

rear rear seats missing

Fail 2 Oct 2008 14,764 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

rear rear seats missing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 13,266 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,082 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 8,622 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 HYY is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYY, 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 HYY is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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