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FY52 NJF

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,614 mi
Last recorded180,614 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 NJF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 180,614 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 179,915 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both out riggers and o/s front chassis leg corroded

both outer sills damaged

o/s rear steering rack fitment

Pass 15 Sep 2020 174,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both outer sills damaged

both rear wheel arches and both outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 174,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both outer sills damaged

both rear wheel arches and both outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 167,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 167,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 155,360 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis leg out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Door handle sticking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rows ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 155,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis leg out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Door handle sticking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rows ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 155,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

n/s/r tyre bald edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2017 138,693 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 133,037 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,375 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,375 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,814 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 85,814 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,549 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 72,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,838 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 68,836 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre bald on outside edge

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,602 miles

front & rear inner brake pads look low

offside front tyre approaching minimum

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,358 miles

slight damage to n/s/f brake hose

slight play to top of steering column

Fail 21 Dec 2009 49,358 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f brake hose

slight play to top of steering column

Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 17 Jan 2008

slight damage to both outer sills

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,543 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front and offside rear tyre down to 2mm

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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FY52 NJF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY52 NJF, 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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FY52 NJF is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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