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FY52 OXS

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,623 mi
Last recorded136,623 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 136,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front STRUT TOP

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front STRUT TOP

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 133,965 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,905 miles

Nearside Outer SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Outer SILL CORRODED

Pass 5 Nov 2020 128,072 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,262 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,167 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 113,164 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,658 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 106,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRONT STRUT TOPS WORN

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,092 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN

Fail 9 Nov 2015 102,092 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,071 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,130 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 86,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 80,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,107 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,279 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 69,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,769 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 59,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,273 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,532 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,490 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 27,609 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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FY52 OXS is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OXS, 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 OXS registered?

FY52 OXS is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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