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DU52 XTN

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,803 mi
Last recorded191,803 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 XTN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 191,803 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2016 191,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 171,767 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 156,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 149,712 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 138,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 123,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 106,551 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 97,132 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 97,132 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 88,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2008 76,833 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2008 76,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 64,919 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 49,312 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 XTN is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU52 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

DU52 XTN is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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