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EX52 OGC

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,732 mi
Last recorded153,732 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OGC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 153,732 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 26 May 2018 145,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 141,235 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 133,054 miles

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

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)

Rear botyh sides tyres cracking up need changing as soon as

corrosion has started under neath the car

Fail 30 Apr 2015 126,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system in poor condition but not blowing

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 126,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system in poor condition but not blowing

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 116,852 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 116,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,709 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 114,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 107,635 miles

front brake discs corroded and in poor conditin

slight play in nearside front suspension top mounting bush.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,599 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 80,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 73,847 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 73,390 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,895 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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EX52 OGC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EX52 OGC, 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 EX52 OGC registered?

EX52 OGC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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The MOT history for EX52 OGC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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