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HJ52 LHN

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,392 mi
Last recorded127,392 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LHN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 127,392 miles

Front Inner both riggers covered heavily with underseal

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 125,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides front jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 125,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides front jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 120,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Under body surface has the general rust

Pass 28 Apr 2018 115,566 miles

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

Under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2017 109,857 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2017 109,857 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front chassis rusty

o/s rear suspension spring rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

wear/rust on front brake discs

Fail 30 Apr 2015 101,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front chassis rusty

o/s rear suspension spring rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

wear/rust on front brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

o/s and n/s front chassis getting rusty

o/s rear brake pipe getting rusty

o/s rear suspension spring rusty

slight wear/rust on brake discs

Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

o/s and n/s front chassis getting rusty

o/s rear brake pipe getting rusty

o/s rear suspension spring rusty

slight wear/rust on brake discs

Pass 19 Sep 2012 777,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,665 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,159 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 56,147 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,953 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 37,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,019 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,108 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on both edges + tyre on 2.5 mm

offside front tyre on 3mm + worn on both edges

Pass 27 Aug 2005 28,134 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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HJ52 LHN is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LHN, 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 LHN is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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