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AF51 DWM

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,586 mi
Last recorded195,586 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DWM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 195,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 195,513 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 189,655 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 189,652 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 189,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Temp repair on centre exhaust mount

Dash shows light fault - all lights working at time of test

Handbrake cable return spring broken - not affecting operation

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

Nearside Front Windscreen cracked

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge and sidewalls cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Front Hole in outer sill

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

Offside Front slight play inner rack joint

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge and sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear hose ferules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 9 Jan 2015 176,403 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Crack windscreen NSF - not effecting vision

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake release button broken but still working

NSR lens cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temp repair to exhaut centre mounting

Pass 9 Jan 2015 176,403 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Crack windscreen NSF - not effecting vision

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake release button broken but still working

NSR lens cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temp repair to exhaut centre mounting

Pass 8 Jan 2014 161,498 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding.

Previous repair to exhaust mounting.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 143,742 miles

Centre exhaust mount substantially deteriorated.

Complete exhaust corroded & in poor condition.

Front tyres wearing on edges - Advise wheel alignment check.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 124,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 124,610 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)

Clamp missing rear exhaust silencer joint

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 7 May 2011 114,612 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 112,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 107,187 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 107,187 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 101,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted to offside rear and centre rear seats

Fail 22 Dec 2008 101,442 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

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)

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

child seats fitted to offside rear and centre rear seats

Pass 19 Dec 2007 94,937 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 87,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2005 79,821 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 DWM is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF51 DWM, 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 DWM is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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