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HJ52 LHU

2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,356 mi
Last recorded211,356 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE142,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LHU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI SE
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 211,356 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 211,356 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 196,526 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edge

Both rear brake discs are in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 179,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 167,287 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 154,705 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 154,705 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI SE?

Based on 323 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
8,311
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9
position lamp(s) not working 9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated 7
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 6
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HJ52 LHU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 142,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI SE fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ52 LHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI SE typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ52 LHU registered?

HJ52 LHU is a 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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