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AO51 FHW

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,478 mi
Last recorded175,478 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FHW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 175,478 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 173,247 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 164,787 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 154,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 146,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 139,672 miles

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

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

damage and corrosion appearing to o/s /f sill area.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 134,629 miles

Front brake discs in very poor condition

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 134,629 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in very poor condition

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 129,796 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres perished sidewalls.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 120,323 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside raer tyre cracked on outer side wall

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

Offside rear tyer cracked on outer side wall

Rear seats not fitted

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 3 Mar 2010 120,321 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside raer tyre cracked on outer side wall

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyer cracked on outer side wall

Rear seats not fitted

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2009 109,060 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 109,059 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 97,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front brake pad wear indcator wiring cut.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 86,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 69,501 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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AO51 FHW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO51 FHW, 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 AO51 FHW registered?

AO51 FHW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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