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AE51 ZXP

2001 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

152,452 mi
Last recorded152,452 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZXP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 152,452 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 152,450 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,276 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links in poor condition

Both rear shock absorbers deteriorating

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Rear brake pipes corroding

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 128,262 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 126,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear rear seat belts not tested because seats folded away

Fail 2 Mar 2015 126,066 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear rear seat belts not tested because seats folded away

Pass 20 Feb 2014 122,580 miles

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

o/s/r Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 120,132 miles

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 28 Feb 2013 120,130 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 117,873 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 117,873 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,853 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 114,853 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 112,216 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 112,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 101,863 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 101,863 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 90,603 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S door mirror cracked, rear o?s seat missing, rear N/S seat folded, centre row seats child dset fitted, seat belts not checked.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 90,603 miles

O/S door mirror cracked, rear o?s seat missing, rear N/S seat folded, centre row seats child dset fitted, seat belts not checked.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,291 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 81,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 67,833 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 67,833 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Brake warning lamp is on

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

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

at time of test:- N/S/C row & 2 x rear seats were not fitted in vehicle

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 ZXP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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