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FG52 NDD

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,859 mi
Last recorded178,859 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 NDD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 178,859 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 176,015 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 163,930 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s rear light damaged

n/s seat belt reciver damaged

n/s wiper worn

slight corrison on brake pipes

slight under body corrison

Pass 17 Jul 2013 150,970 miles

front suspesnion arm bushes perished

metal brake pipes has surface corrosion

slight play in front strut top mounts

Fail 16 Jul 2013 150,970 miles

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

front suspesnion arm bushes perished

metal brake pipes has surface corrosion

slight play in front strut top mounts

Pass 21 Jun 2012 138,070 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

seat belt osf outer cover broken but belt still working fine

Fail 18 Jun 2012 138,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2011 130,005 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

some seats not fitted in rear so some seat belts and seats not tested

Pass 14 Jun 2010 122,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pad warning lamp on

bulb failure lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2009 109,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 99,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 89,141 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 79,578 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 79,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

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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FG52 NDD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG52 NDD, 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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FG52 NDD is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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