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AF51 BFJ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,669 mi
Last recorded55,669 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,669 miles

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mount

Pass 30 Sep 2024 54,836 miles

slight play to n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 49,514 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,096 miles

Advise n/s/f strut top mount worn

Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,407 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,825 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 44,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 43,271 miles

Advise front reg plate poor condition

Advise n/s/f strut top mount worn

Advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,316 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 41,310 miles

Nearside strut top mount slight play

advise both front tryes have sidewall cracks

Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,094 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 38,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 34,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 32,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,301 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 29,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,928 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 25,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,345 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 BFJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 BFJ registered?

AF51 BFJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is AF51 BFJ safe to buy?

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