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HV52 WCG

2002 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,387 mi
Last recorded118,387 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 WCG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2016 118,387 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Dec 2016 118,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,537 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 111,537 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 105,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both sides front wishbones bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2013 93,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.

vehicle structure corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 93,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.

vehicle structure corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f obligater mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f obligater mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2010 75,981 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,350 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 60,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 57,873 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 57,873 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,502 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,366 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 46,366 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

unable to check 3 rear seatbelts due to childs seats being fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,133 miles

slight play in offside steering arm ball joint

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 WCG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Green 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 HV52 WCG, 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 HV52 WCG registered?

HV52 WCG is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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