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HF51 VHX

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,377 mi
Last recorded150,377 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VHX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 150,377 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 150,377 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 138,504 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to check rear seat belts vehicle presented with rear seats folded down and loaded. tested as van

Fail 16 Dec 2014 138,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear brake binding but not excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2013 126,047 miles

Both front out riggers weld repaired

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 126,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 16 Aug 2012 115,836 miles

front tyres worn low

rear tyres worn low

Fail 16 Aug 2012 115,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn low

rear tyres worn low

Pass 16 Aug 2011 106,385 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cut in sidewall off side rear

corrosion both front chassis outriggers

Fail 16 Aug 2011 106,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing and cut in sidewall off side rear

corrosion both front chassis outriggers

Pass 31 Jul 2010 94,461 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edge bold

play nearside strut mount

play offside strut mount

Fail 30 Jul 2010 94,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edge bold

play nearside strut mount

play offside strut mount

Pass 17 Aug 2009 85,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,578 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,558 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 57,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 16,240 miles

rear centre off side seat not fitted

front number plate damaged almost to excess

near side mirrow badly damaged

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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HF51 VHX is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HF51 VHX, 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 HF51 VHX registered?

HF51 VHX is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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