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SK52 NEY

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,193 mi
Last recorded142,193 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 NEY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2016 142,193 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail behind sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail behind sub frame (6.1.A.1)

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

Front rear axle brake back plates corroding

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill around wing area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail and floor pan above sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose swage (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill around wing area (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak on engine, gearbox and intercooler area ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s of front bumper not correctly secured

wiper condition poor but effective

Pass 3 Sep 2015 134,051 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 134,051 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,408 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 122,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 108,416 miles

both front brake discs corroded inner braking faces

hand brake close to no reserve travel

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber perished

Fail 27 Aug 2013 108,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs corroded inner braking faces

hand brake close to no reserve travel

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber perished

Pass 14 Jan 2013 107,008 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 106,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 102,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,063 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2011 91,059 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,549 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,660 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 64,660 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,426 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 52,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,551 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,876 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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SK52 NEY 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 57.9%.

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 SK52 NEY, 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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SK52 NEY is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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