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BN52 HUJ

2003 Seat Alhambra

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,088 mi
Last recorded133,088 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 HUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 133,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 133,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 121,290 miles

steering pipe badly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded and covered/ nsf corroded

engine noise

exhaust badly corroded

nsf flat wiper torn

play osr roll bar bush

steering play/ slight play nsf track rod end

various damage

Fail 19 May 2015 121,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded and covered/ nsf corroded

engine noise

exhaust badly corroded

nsf flat wiper torn

play osr roll bar bush

steering pipe badly corroded

steering play/ slight play nsf track rod end

various damage

Pass 13 May 2014 107,852 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 100,970 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 97,119 miles

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

bonnet catch

brake pad warning

Fail 2 Nov 2012 97,109 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

bonnet catch

brake pad warning

Pass 1 Nov 2011 89,780 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Oct 2010 82,227 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 73,619 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 73,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 67,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HUJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 HUJ registered?

BN52 HUJ is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BN52 HUJ safe to buy?

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