CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ52 LHB

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 2792cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,917 mi
Last recorded101,917 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LHB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 101,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 100,639 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 100,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 99,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 97,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 95,556 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 95,556 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 93,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

car under side repaired and under sealed

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2021 93,765 miles

Central Rear Seat belt of the wrong type not able to lock in (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to outer sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,194 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 92,184 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,470 miles

Central Front chassis corroded within 30 cm of a seat belt anchors on inner sills n/s o/s and o/s front chassis

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s are showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 87,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front n/s o/s on inner sill within 30 cm of seat belts anchor points and 0/s front chassis

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s are showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 82,882 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended light not working 7 pin (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash pocket lid does not lock down (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,647 miles

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

Front tyres are wearing on there edges

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 77,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake rod locking device insecure spring on cable loose and not fixed not doing its job (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres are wearing on there edges

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

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,835 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2014 59,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 54,501 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 50,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 50,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 46,108 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 41,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,744 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
Full Seat Alhambra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ52 LHB is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ52 LHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ52 LHB?

You can check the full history of HJ52 LHB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ52 LHB registered?

HJ52 LHB is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is HJ52 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ52 LHB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ52 LHB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ52 LHB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.