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AE51 ZXL

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,503 mi
Last recorded138,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 138,503 miles

ball joint gaiters perrished

sill, under side sills and chassis becoming corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 138,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ball joint gaiters perrished

sill, under side sills and chassis becoming corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 135,448 miles

drivers top strut mount becoming worn

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 135,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers top strut mount becoming worn

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 132,131 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 132,051 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 128,424 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 128,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 122,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 122,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 116,604 miles

ns wing mirror missing

rear disks becoming pitted

rear flexi hose unions becoming corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 116,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

ns wing mirror missing

rear disks becoming pitted

rear flexi hose unions becoming corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 110,695 miles

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

both rear tyres getting perrished

Fail 29 Jun 2011 110,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres getting perrished

Pass 12 Mar 2010 102,217 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 94,651 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ns & os mirrors slightly loose

Fail 11 Jan 2008 87,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ns & os mirrors slightly loose

Pass 2 Jan 2007 74,681 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 74,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 74,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 62,105 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 ZXL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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