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HJ52 LKN

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,935 mi
Last recorded170,935 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 170,935 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH JACKING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 164,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front both chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 156,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2019 156,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2018 147,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 147,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 142,115 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 142,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 135,696 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

various areas showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2016 135,696 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,069 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 119,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2013 110,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front inner face of brake disc slightly rusty

rear exhaust joint rusting

Fail 9 Feb 2012 101,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2012 101,712 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,485 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,448 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 77,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,187 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 56,662 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pad warning light on

lower engine cover fitted

offside rear seat and seatbelt buckle removed †no check on seat belt

oil leak on engine

top engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2006 56,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake pad warning light on

low engine cover fitted

nearside rear seat missing and seat belt buckel †no check to seat belt

oil leak on engine

top engine cover fitted

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 LKN is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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