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AY52 FAO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,846 mi
Last recorded109,846 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FAO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,846 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 104,546 miles

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

offside rear lamp / lens slightly damaged

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,504 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2017 88,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear seats needs attention, fitted wrong!

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge!

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 85,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm ,rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both registration plates in poor condition

corrosion on front chassis and both rear inner sills

Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,130 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 81,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Wiper starting to smear

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,609 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 76,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage /dent to n/s/r door

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,624 miles

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

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)

vehicle submitted with centre rear seat and both rearmost seats not fitted, seat belts tested as far as possible.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 50,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle submitted with centre rear seat and both rearmost seats not fitted, seat belts tested as far as possible.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,432 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,451 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,400 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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AY52 FAO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY52 FAO, 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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AY52 FAO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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