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FN52 YHC

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,666 mi
Last recorded180,666 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YHC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 180,666 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 170,169 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 170,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2x rear coil spring corroded

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

o/s/r/ coil spring slightly broken

o/s/r/ tyre wearing close to fail limit

Pass 6 Aug 2014 161,498 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 161,498 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

2x front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2013 154,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear lens has slight crack but not affecting light output or colour

Fail 24 May 2013 154,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear lens has slight crack but not affecting light output or colour

Pass 25 May 2012 150,751 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 May 2012 150,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 145,589 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 145,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 139,976 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 132,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 132,768 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 126,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 116,641 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 116,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 111,167 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 111,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FN52 YHC 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 57.9%.

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 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 FN52 YHC, 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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FN52 YHC is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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