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HJ52 RBO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,293 mi
Last recorded171,293 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 171,293 miles

rear seats missing at time of test

snow tyre fitted on nearside rear

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

hand brake return spring broken

Fail 13 Jan 2016 171,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

hand brake return spring broken

rear seats missing at time of test

snow tyre fitted on nearside rear

Pass 8 Jan 2015 139,767 miles

no rear seats at time of test

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2015 139,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

no rear seats at time of test

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Jan 2014 127,304 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 127,304 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 119,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 119,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,936 miles

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

front disc s rusted nearly to excess

Fail 17 Jan 2012 111,936 miles

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

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

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

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

front disc s rusted nearly to excess

Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,545 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 100,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,018 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 88,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,307 miles

unable to check rear seat belts dog cage fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 62,302 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,548 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 55,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 43,330 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 RBO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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