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RN52 FNC

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,872 mi
Last recorded172,872 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FNC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 172,872 miles
Fail 4 May 2011

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 147,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 143,563 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 143,563 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 131,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 118,688 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 104,751 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 104,751 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 104,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 92,540 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 92,540 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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RN52 FNC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 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 RN52 FNC, 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 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RN52 FNC?

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What year was RN52 FNC registered?

RN52 FNC is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is RN52 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 FNC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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