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HJ52 UVW

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,644 mi
Last recorded205,644 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 205,644 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 205,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 194,292 miles

all brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front chassis rails heavily corroded

play in both front strut top mounts

subframe corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 194,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front chassis rails heavily corroded

play in both front strut top mounts

subframe corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 185,157 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake pads appear low

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2013 177,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes badly corroded ~ close to limit

n/s/r sill slightly damaged

o/s/f sill slightly damaged

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 177,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes badly corroded ~ close to limit

n/s/r sill slightly damaged

o/s/f sill slightly damaged

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 166,414 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to offside front outer/inner sill

Fail 25 Sep 2012 166,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to offside front outer/inner sill

Pass 6 Dec 2011 157,223 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on brake pipe on offside front caliper

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 16 Nov 2010 144,902 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 144,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 113,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 113,282 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 116,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 116,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 92,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 74,319 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 UVW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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