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AE51 ZXC

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,920 mi
Last recorded138,920 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZXC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 138,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 138,906 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 133,963 miles

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

rear and centre seats incorrectly positioned

Fail 9 Dec 2013 133,939 miles

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

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

rear and centre seats incorrectly positioned

Pass 11 Sep 2012 132,122 miles

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

warning light on dash

Fail 7 Sep 2012 132,122 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

warning light on dash

Pass 14 Jul 2011 127,962 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 127,944 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 110,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 110,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,585 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 16 Jul 2009 96,585 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 25 Jun 2008 81,850 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 25 Jun 2008 81,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 10 Jul 2007 66,991 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,919 miles

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

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 ZXC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

AE51 ZXC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is AE51 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ZXC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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