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EX52 VND

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,910 mi
Last recorded191,910 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VND
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 191,910 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 185,365 miles

Driver side front mirror slightly insecure

Free play on both front MacPherson strut upper mountings

Slight oil leak!

Fail 17 Nov 2020 185,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (Marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short ones (Marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (Marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short one (Marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver side front mirror slightly insecure

Free play on both front MacPherson strut upper mountings

Rear heat shield insecure

Slight oil leak!

Pass 6 Dec 2019 178,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside front top mounts have slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2019 178,077 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside front top mounts have slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2018 169,057 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 169,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 161,361 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,521 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 138,050 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 129,278 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 129,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 119,953 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 119,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 109,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 99,024 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 88,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,733 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,679 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 60,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 47,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,038 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 VND is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VND, 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 VND registered?

EX52 VND is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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