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HJ52 LMK

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,344 mi
Last recorded181,344 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LMK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 181,344 miles

Both the sills at the front are slightly damaged and are slightly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2017 165,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroding

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

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly out of shape

The front chassis is corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2016 149,447 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 131,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 120,084 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 120,082 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chaff marks on o/s/f brake flexi but not excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2013 111,816 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,215 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,767 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 72,971 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,163 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 66,160 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 60,230 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 LMK is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LMK, 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 LMK is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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