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AE51 YRJ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,187 mi
Last recorded115,187 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YRJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

some under vehicle corrosion

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 12 Aug 2016 115,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

some under vehicle corrosion

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 8 Jun 2016 114,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perishing

n/s/r brake disc and pads heat damaged

o/s/f door check strap loose

Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,761 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 106,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 97,990 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warn light on.pads but pads look ok

Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,435 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond/wear

both rear tyres heavily cracked in tread & side walls cuts in tread & approching tread wear bars

centre row & n/s/r seats missing ( unable to test )

dents & scratches to various body panels/ surface corrosion to sills slight damage to n/s outer sill

engine under tray fitted

exhaust system fouling subframe

heavy surface corrosion to vehcile under body including suspension & steering components

o/s/f lower arm dust cover slightly damaged/perrished

perrishing & cracking to various suspension bushes

play/movement to both front strut top mountings

rear brake disc inner faces scored/worn ( pads appear low )

rear number plate starting to delaminate/disfigured

slight play to both front anti roll bar drop links

slight smear from wipers / stone chip in screen

Fail 11 Dec 2013 95,381 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

aux drive belt heavily cracked

both front tyres bold on edges

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond/wear

both rear tyres heavily cracked in tread & side walls cuts in tread & approching tread wear bars

centre row & n/s/r seats missing ( unable to test )

dents & scratches to various body panels/ surface corrosion to sills slight damage to n/s outer sill

engine under tray fitted

exhaust system fouling subframe

heavy surface corrosion to vehcile under body including suspension & steering components

o/s/f lower arm dust cover slightly damaged/perrished

perrishing & cracking to various suspension bushes

play/movement to both front strut top mountings

rear brake disc inner faces scored/worn ( pads appear low )

rear number plate starting to delaminate/disfigured

slight play to both front anti roll bar drop links

slight smear from wipers / stone chip in screen

Pass 14 Dec 2012 88,417 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2012 88,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2011 81,244 miles

both aims on upper limit

fan belt badly cracking

front ball joint dust covers split

front tyres wearing on edges

rack boots cracking

rear tyres wearing on edges, cracking, and have deep cuts in tread and badly scuffed on outer side walls

sills damaged

vehicle prersented as a 3 seater

Fail 30 Nov 2011 81,155 miles

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

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

both aims on upper limit

fan belt badly cracking

front ball joint dust covers split

front tyres wearing on edges

rack boots cracking

rear tyres wearing on edges, cracking, and have deep cuts in tread and badly scuffed on outer side walls

sills damaged

vehicle prersented as a 3 seater

Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,173 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers split

Play in N/S/F shocker top

Fail 8 Dec 2010 74,114 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front lower ball joint dust covers split

Play in N/S/F shocker top

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,969 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 66,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,873 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,236 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,160 miles

all rear seats removed for dog not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

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 YRJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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