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RY52 AFK

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,653 mi
Last recorded163,653 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 AFK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 163,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 162,750 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 161,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 159,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 157,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 153,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 140,652 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 131,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 124,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 124,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 119,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 113,611 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 113,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 106,564 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 106,504 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 106,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 8 Dec 2009 96,442 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 96,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,851 miles

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Fail 24 Nov 2008 85,851 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Fail 26 Nov 2007 74,369 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,369 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,621 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear tyres not reinforced

Pass 30 Nov 2005 47,995 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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RY52 AFK is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RY52 AFK, 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 RY52 AFK registered?

RY52 AFK is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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