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RO52 LZL

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,504 mi
Last recorded160,504 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 LZL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 160,504 miles

2 xtyres inner edge worn

Nearside parking brake slightly low

brake pipes slight corrrosion

front brake hoses splitting

sills damaged andslight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2016 151,313 miles

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

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

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

Rear discs worn

Fail 12 Dec 2016 151,312 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2015 134,043 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

exhaust coorded

nearside front tyre pressure low

offside rear tyre worn on edges

spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Nov 2015 134,039 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rearbumper (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front out riggers (2.4.A.3)

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

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

child seats fitted

exhaust coorded

nearside front tyre pressure low

offside rear tyre worn on edges

spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Oct 2014 128,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 9 Oct 2014 128,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Sep 2013 123,017 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 123,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 115,211 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns rearmost row, no seat fitted

tape fitted to headlamps to deflect kick up

Fail 8 Aug 2011 109,795 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os rearmost row no seat fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2010 106,358 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,367 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 97,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,938 miles

Advise off side washer is weak. Advise nearside rear tyre has a small spit in the tread.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 82,341 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 85,550 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RO52 LZL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RO52 LZL, 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 RO52 LZL registered?

RO52 LZL is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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