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BN52 EBG

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,188 mi
Last recorded20,188 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 EBG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 20,188 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pad warning light on- pads ok

front & rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2022 20,177 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded axle mounted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle mounted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pad warning lamp on

rear silencers in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ckassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system heaverly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 19,936 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

some corosion on brake pipes and hose feruules

underside and susp/parts rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2018 19,933 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

some corosion on brake pipes and hose feruules

underside and susp/parts rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have slight perishing in tread

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

exhaust corroding

suspension components are corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2015 19,174 miles

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

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

heavy rust on exhaust

various brake pipes have surface rust

vehicle underside & suspension corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,491 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,305 miles

exhaust and brackets badly rusted

faint scratches on screen

o/s/r disc badly rusted

rear centre seat not fitted re scooter access

salt corosion on brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,829 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 13,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 12,336 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,199 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,773 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 6,932 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 6,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 5,055 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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BN52 EBG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN52 EBG, 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 BN52 EBG registered?

BN52 EBG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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