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AF51 BKX

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,329 mi
Last recorded162,329 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 162,329 miles

Advise repaired undesealed

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 151,542 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 145,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 145,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 136,225 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 128,485 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 122,504 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 122,504 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 116,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 105,232 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 105,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 94,845 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 94,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 86,988 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 86,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 74,921 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 45,119 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low 3mm

nearside rear tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,712 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 BKX 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 BKX, 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 AF51 BKX registered?

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

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