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ST52 HXO

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

173,104 mi
Last recorded173,104 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 HXO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 173,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 173,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 164,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 161,361 miles

Offside Rear lens cover cracked but not showing white light

Fail 20 Feb 2020 161,356 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash showing there is a fault (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lens cover cracked but not showing white light

Pass 12 Feb 2019 155,506 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 155,501 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area behind front wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 148,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 142,000 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 141,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 135,737 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 135,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 129,617 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 129,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 123,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 123,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,987 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 118,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 111,225 miles

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

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 30 Jan 2012 111,225 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 24 Feb 2011 102,775 miles

a temporary bonnet release cable is fitted bonnet opens and shuts okay

both reg plates slight staining

child seat nearside rear

Fail 21 Feb 2011 102,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both reg plates slight staining

child seat nearside rear

nearside lower tie rod joint gaitor perished

Pass 29 Jan 2010 90,560 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 77,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,412 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,438 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link arm gaiters split

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2006 50,438 miles

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

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link arm gaiters split

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2005 40,906 miles

nearside wiper starting to smear windscreen. †

vehicle tested with only five seats

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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ST52 HXO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ST52 HXO, 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 ST52 HXO registered?

ST52 HXO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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