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AF51 AYL

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,190 mi
Last recorded198,190 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 AYL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 198,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 165,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 165,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2014 139,558 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 134,680 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 128,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 128,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 114,043 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 114,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,331 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,538 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 88,939 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 88,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,374 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 77,374 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 58,139 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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AF51 AYL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF51 AYL, 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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AF51 AYL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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