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AO51 JNZ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 JNZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas/components

Pass 3 Nov 2018 78,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroding.

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 78,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps frosted

rear exhaust corroding.

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 77,843 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,699 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

engine light on.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 72,210 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,773 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 67,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,836 miles

Centre silencer bracket broken

Engine light on

Fail 30 Oct 2013 61,836 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad warning light on

Centre silencer bracket broken

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,464 miles

some corrosion to exhaust and clamp missing from rear silencer

warning lamp on dashboard stays illuminated

Fail 27 Oct 2011 53,462 miles

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

some corrosion to exhaust and clamp missing from rear silencer

warning lamp on dashboard stays illuminated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,794 miles

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

engine warning lamp on dash stays on

front number plate cracked

o/s door mirror security only just acceptable

some movement in n/s door

Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,556 miles

front tyres wearing/bald on inner edges(just acceptable)

n/s/f flexi brake hose chaffing on a.b.s wire

Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,600 miles

centre brake light not working

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f top shock absorber mount worn

Fail 28 Oct 2008 44,596 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

centre brake light not working

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f top shock absorber mount worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,694 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,524 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,725 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn

rear aisle 2 seats removed

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 JNZ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JNZ, 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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AO51 JNZ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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