MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both outer sills damaged
both rear wheel arches and both outer sills corroded
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
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
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)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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)
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)
front & rear inner brake pads look low
offside front tyre approaching minimum
slight damage to n/s/f brake hose
slight play to top of steering column
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
some test items hidden by covers and components
slight damage to both outer sills
Nail in offside front tyre
both front and offside rear tyre down to 2mm
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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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