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HJ52 LGG

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,235 mi
Last recorded119,235 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LGG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,235 miles

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

General corrosion

Only one rear seat at time of test

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 119,234 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General corrosion

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

Only one rear seat at time of test

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 108,907 miles

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

General corrosion

Only one passengers rear seat fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2022 108,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion

Only one passengers rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2021 98,103 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake/discs poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2020 87,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake/discs poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2019 83,471 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

exhaust cat to system clamp broke

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,331 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear Outer door handle loose not affecting operation

exhaust cat to system clamp corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 79,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear Outer door handle loose not affecting operation

exhaust cat to system clamp corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,595 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 74,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,147 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box badly corroded and has a slight blow (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 69,147 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box badly corroded and has a slight blow (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,466 miles

Nearside Rear outer door handle loose

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

both door mirror mounts worn

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Oct 2015 63,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer door handle loose

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

both door mirror mounts worn

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,197 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,682 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,713 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,131 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,723 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,092 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 27,092 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,472 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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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HJ52 LGG 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 66.7%.

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 HJ52 LGG, 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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HJ52 LGG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 October 2002.

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