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FN52 YLL

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,231 mi
Last recorded96,231 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YLL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 96,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 96,231 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,126 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

em light stays on,exhaust rusty.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,168 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light indicates a running issue

Fail 16 Jan 2013 88,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light indicates a running issue

Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,220 miles

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

ns mirror damaged

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,474 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing slight movement

brake senor light on

centre exhaust corroded

nearside door mirror glass broke & damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2011 75,474 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing slight movement

brake senor light on

centre exhaust corroded

nearside door mirror glass broke & damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,353 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 67,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

catalytic converter heat shield insecure

engine management warning lamp illuminated

n/s wingmirror glass smashed

o/s/f brake hose perished

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to childs seat being fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,968 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 45,281 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,175 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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FN52 YLL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN52 YLL, 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 YLL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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