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DU52 VKX

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,563 mi
Last recorded84,563 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VKX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 84,563 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 844,563 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Sep 2012 82,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear spring bottom cups missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,335 miles

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

park mechanism defective

Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

park mechanism defective

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,261 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 47,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre has a split on outer side wall

o/s/r tyre has splits on side wall and slight cracking on tread pattern

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,566 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,903 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 45,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,000 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 25,036 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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DU52 VKX is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU52 VKX, 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 DU52 VKX registered?

DU52 VKX is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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