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DG52 RXF

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,005 mi
Last recorded125,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 RXF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 145,047 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 140,193 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 140,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 140,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bad corrosion spots (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bad corrosion spots (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 134,337 miles

Child seat fitted to center nearside, unable to test seat or seatbelt

Coating on rear brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT and WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2014 125,866 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 125,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 119,846 miles

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

o/s/f out rigger corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 119,845 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 114,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 114,313 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 97,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 85,693 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 85,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 75,741 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 75,739 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2007 67,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 57,873 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 51,548 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 51,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise:n/s/f brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing

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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DG52 RXF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG52 RXF, 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 DG52 RXF registered?

DG52 RXF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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