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HN52 HLW

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,559 mi
Last recorded104,559 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 HLW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 104,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 102,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 102,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 99,874 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 97,585 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,051 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Engine management light on

Fail 6 Nov 2021 96,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,839 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 94,839 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 92,725 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 89,313 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 86,275 miles

Centre exhaust box rusty

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 84,343 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust rusty

Pass 19 May 2015 81,365 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2014 78,831 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 76,881 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 74,167 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 72,233 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,291 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 70,291 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,197 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,404 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 60,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 56,229 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 56,229 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,498 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 33,024 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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HN52 HLW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN52 HLW, 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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What year was HN52 HLW registered?

HN52 HLW is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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