2002 SEAT Alhambra 1.9L Diesel · MK52 OAE
2002 SEAT Alhambra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 195,872 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2017.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK52 OAE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2016
- 195,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK52 OAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Seat Alhambra (MK52 OAE) between March 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”.
MK52 OAE Mileage History
- 16/03/200653,743 mi
- 23/03/200766,635 mi+12,892 mi
- 17/03/200877,871 mi+11,236 mi
- 17/03/200877,871 mi
- 20/03/200989,258 mi+11,387 mi
- 20/03/200989,259 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/201097,155 mi+7,896 mi
- 10/03/2011108,769 mi+11,614 mi
- 14/03/2011108,832 mi+63 mi
- 08/03/2012121,016 mi+12,184 mi
- 14/03/2013133,380 mi+12,364 mi
- 15/03/2013133,380 mi
- 22/03/2014143,679 mi+10,299 mi
- 13/03/2015167,475 mi+23,796 mi
- 04/03/2016195,872 mi+28,397 mi
Average of roughly 14,258 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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