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SA52 HXP

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

135,389 mi
Last recorded135,389 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 HXP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 135,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 135,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced at chassis leg (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced at chassis leg (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 126,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2017 126,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2016 117,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front top strut mount has lift

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

rear exhaust hitting trailing arm

Fail 22 Jul 2016 117,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front top strut mount has lift

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

rear exhaust hitting trailing arm

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 110,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear inner anti roll bar bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fail 23 Jul 2014 102,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 27 Jul 2013 95,560 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 95,560 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,245 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 91,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 28 Jun 2011 87,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 77,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 66,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,964 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 52,964 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,099 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 42,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,628 miles

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

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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SA52 HXP is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SA52 HXP, 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.

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SA52 HXP is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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