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EX52 VNG

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,254 mi
Last recorded177,254 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VNG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 177,254 miles

front tyres worn low..front brake pads starting too wear thin..front suspension ball joint covers perishing..

Pass 13 Jul 2019 169,168 miles

center exhaust corroded..

Pass 10 Jul 2018 157,462 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 147,364 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm..slight knock from n/s/r shock unit..

Pass 27 Jul 2016 136,262 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 132,937 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 132,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 129,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 127,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 123,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 119,221 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 12 Aug 2011 119,124 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 114,958 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 114,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads poor/low.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 105,774 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 91,722 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,722 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,535 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,386 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 VNG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

EX52 VNG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is EX52 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 VNG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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