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SEAT Alhambra

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 PVLMOT history

LF52 PVL is a blue diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
164,607 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 PVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 PVL was last recorded at 164,607 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,602 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,607 miles
  • 2021 – 157,372 miles
  • 2020 – 150,771 miles
  • 2019 – 142,587 miles
  • 2018 – 128,693 miles
  • 2017 – 115,848 miles
  • 2016 – 108,309 miles
  • 2015 – 98,929 miles
  • 2014 – 90,708 miles
  • 2013 – 86,239 miles
  • 2012 – 81,534 miles
  • 2011 – 76,861 miles
  • 2010 – 69,634 miles
  • 2009 – 64,375 miles
  • 2008 – 58,210 miles
  • 2007 – 53,228 miles
  • 2006 – 43,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNS DOOR MIRROR CASING DAMAGED BUT FUCNTIONALRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOSR LIGHT DAMAGED, BUT FUNCTIONALRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryREAR WIPER BLADE U/SRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAKRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOORPAN CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TOWBAR AREA CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,607 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,607 miles
    Test number
    741563468831
    • AdvisoryNS DOOR MIRROR CASING DAMAGED BUT FUCNTIONAL
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOSR LIGHT DAMAGED, BUT FUNCTIONAL
    • AdvisoryREAR WIPER BLADE U/S
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOORPAN CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TOWBAR AREA CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail164,602 miles (+7,230)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,602 miles
    Test number
    314086437789
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ALL REAR ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES HEAVILY WORN AND EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS AND OS FADED (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF INNER/OUTER SILLS AND JACKING POINTS HOLED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF AND OSF (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNS DOOR MIRROR CASING DAMAGED BUT FUCNTIONAL
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOSR LIGHT DAMAGED, BUT FUNCTIONAL
    • AdvisoryREAR WIPER BLADE U/S
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOORPAN CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TOWBAR AREA CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,372 miles
    Test number
    823828752953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail157,372 miles (+6,601)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,372 miles
    Test number
    989743094267
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass150,771 miles3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,771 miles
    Test number
    114155746057
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damaged but not showing white light to rear
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside inner sill
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailbox corroded

  6. Fail150,770 miles (+8,183)5 major3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,770 miles
    Test number
    365844785286
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit damaged but not showing white light to rear
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside inner sill
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailbox corroded

  7. Pass142,587 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,587 miles
    Test number
    440133664997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,577 miles (+13,884)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,577 miles
    Test number
    882248003647
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,693 miles (+12,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,693 miles
    Test number
    667049349130
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass115,848 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,848 miles
    Test number
    118558164591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail115,778 miles (+7,469)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,778 miles
    Test number
    107376040998
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass108,309 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,309 miles
    Test number
    992013969523
    • AdvisoryCentre Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  13. Fail108,309 miles (+9,380)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,309 miles
    Test number
    654080661259
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  14. Pass98,929 miles (+8,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    210427833929
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking

  15. Pass90,708 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,708 miles
    Test number
    665830414238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,239 miles (+4,705)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    307288543460
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  17. Pass81,534 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,534 miles
    Test number
    549781252250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,861 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,861 miles
    Test number
    279870051214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,634 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    391401250492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,375 miles (+6,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,375 miles
    Test number
    382307339295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass58,210 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,210 miles
    Test number
    600896848298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,228 miles
    Test number
    170090857252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,227 miles (+9,315)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,227 miles
    Test number
    211550157214
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTracking is out

  24. Pass43,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,912 miles
    Test number
    691651256278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 PVL

Does LF52 PVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 PVL expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 PVL?
The MOT on LF52 PVL expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 PVL done?
LF52 PVL was recorded at 164,607 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 7,578 miles a year.
Has LF52 PVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 PVL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 PVL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 PVL find?
LF52 PVL passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 7 advisories: ns door mirror casing damaged but fucntional; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; osr light damaged, but functional, and 4 more.

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