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HV52 VYA

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,952 mi
Last recorded145,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 VYA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 145,952 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,340 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 141,304 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 137,835 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 137,768 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 70,397 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,037 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 57,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,599 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 45,599 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,686 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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HV52 VYA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HV52 VYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV52 VYA registered?

HV52 VYA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is HV52 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 VYA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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