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EX52 OHZ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,066 mi
Last recorded141,066 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2024 141,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 119,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2022 119,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,614 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 109,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 93,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 88,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 86,731 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smeary

Fail 19 Oct 2017 86,731 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,369 miles

offside outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Fail 10 Oct 2016 85,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,090 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front constant velocity joint gaiter perished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,187 miles

both rear tyres perrished & cracked

lift in both front top suspension mounts

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 81,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perrished & cracked

lift in both front top suspension mounts

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrished & cracked within tread

lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,386 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s sunvisor not fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,955 miles

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

offside sun visor insucure,not in drivers view

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,550 miles

advise front and rear wipers smearing

advise rear number plate starting to deface

unable to test rear middle seat belt as baby seat is fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,673 miles

front shock absorber top mounts worn

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tow bar,a safety hazard for pedestrians

Fail 22 Oct 2009 52,665 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front shock absorber top mounts worn

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tow bar,a safety hazard for pedestrians

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,933 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,933 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,849 miles

child seat fitted centre position, row 2

o/s headlight hieght adjuster motor running while lights switched on

Fail 5 Oct 2007 37,848 miles

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

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

child seat fitted centre position, row 2

front tyres worn on inner edges, advise steering alignment checked

o/s headlight hieght adjuster motor running while lights switched on

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,099 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

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 OHZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EX52 OHZ, 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 OHZ registered?

EX52 OHZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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