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HJ52 LKZ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

205,960 mi
Last recorded205,960 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LKZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 205,960 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2019 205,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2018 188,772 miles

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

Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 10 May 2017 173,812 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 171,870 miles

oil leak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear inner (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower outer sill has body damage

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

dipstick tube broken oil temp not carried out

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2016 171,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear inner (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower outer sill has body damage

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

dipstick tube broken oil temp not carried out

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 162,043 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 161,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 152,943 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 27 May 2014 152,943 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2013 142,201 miles

Drivers door hinge worn

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 128,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2012 128,062 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on raised edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 109,926 miles

nearside reay tyre worn on raised edges

play nearside front strut top mounting

slight play top steering column bush

Fail 17 Jun 2011 109,926 miles

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

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

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

nearside reay tyre worn on raised edges

play nearside front strut top mounting

slight play top steering column bush

Fail 23 Jun 2010 89,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,992 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,687 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover split

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside rear seat belt slighly frayed

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 18 Jun 2009 72,687 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover split

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside rear seat belt slighly frayed

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,981 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,457 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,698 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 30,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 LKZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LKZ, 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 LKZ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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