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DN52 XZP

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

208,888 mi
Last recorded208,888 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 XZP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 208,888 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 208,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 201,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 197,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed O/S N/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 197,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed O/S N/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 180,868 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 180,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 180,042 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 180,042 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S N/S (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 158,035 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 158,021 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 146,566 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 130,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scored slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2013 119,989 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 119,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,624 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,029 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 91,029 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,964 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,896 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 50,247 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,247 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,625 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 45,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 34,697 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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DN52 XZP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DN52 XZP, 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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DN52 XZP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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