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SK52 NEO

2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,746 mi
Last recorded164,746 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE142,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 NEO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI SE
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 164,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 147,060 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 147,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 142,825 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 142,791 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 134,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 134,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 126,476 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 126,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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SK52 NEO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK52 NEO, 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 SK52 NEO registered?

SK52 NEO is a 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI SE, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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