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AE51 YPZ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,939 mi
Last recorded122,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YPZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 122,939 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/r wheelarch-no jagged edge.

n/s/r tyre -slight cracking to outer tread area.

o/s/r tyre-wear to inner edge.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 122,939 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

coolant level low.

corrosion to n/s/r wheelarch-no jagged edge.

n/s/r tyre -slight cracking to outer tread area.

o/s/r tyre-wear to inner edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 114,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror - glass cracked.

o/s/r shock absorber cover/sheild corroded/deteriorated.

slight corrosion to n/s/r wheelarch-no jagged edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 114,518 miles

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

n/s door mirror - glass cracked.

o/s/r shock absorber cover/sheild corroded/deteriorated.

slight corrosion to n/s/r wheelarch-no jagged edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,466 miles

Front brake discs starting to wear

Front number plate damaged

O/S/F side light dim

Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs starting to wear

Front number plate damaged

O/S/F side light dim

Pass 14 Jun 2012 100,939 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 100,934 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 91,631 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 91,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Foglamp tell tale permanently illuminated

Glow plug warning light flashing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 78,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,429 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 51,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,036 miles

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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AE51 YPZ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,908 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 AE51 YPZ, 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 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 YPZ registered?

AE51 YPZ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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