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AO52 HGC

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,761 mi
Last recorded141,761 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HGC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 141,761 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 165,511 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 165,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 156,178 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slight out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2012 141,753 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 126,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 113,042 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 91,463 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low

slight wear in n/s/f top suspension mount

wipers smear slightly & couple of small chips in screen

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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AO52 HGC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO52 HGC, 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 AO52 HGC registered?

AO52 HGC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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