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FH52 FBK

2003 Seat Alhambra TDI S

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,430 mi
Last recorded117,430 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 FBK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 117,430 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre signs of being ran flat(under inflatted) outer sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 3 Sep 2008 117,308 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre signs of being ran flat(under inflatted) outer sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 1 Aug 2007 104,953 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 104,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 98,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 74,192 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI S?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
10,722
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 16
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 8
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 8
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 7
position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance 6
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FH52 FBK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra TDI S in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI S fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH52 FBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FH52 FBK is a 2003 Seat Alhambra TDI S, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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