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FY52 OET

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,959 mi
Last recorded131,959 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OET
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 131,959 miles

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

Offside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated from corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle chassis rails ajoining subframe (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 131,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (out rigger) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end attachment (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box clamp missing but not making exhaust system insecure at time of test

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

Offside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated from corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle chassis rails ajoining subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 111,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 2 May 2017 110,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 3 May 2016 89,746 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,412 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 79,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 73,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,085 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 67,062 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 61,563 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 55,816 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 55,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,132 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,865 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust tail box clamp missing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,562 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,282 miles

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

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 OET is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY52 OET, 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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What year was FY52 OET registered?

FY52 OET is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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