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AY51 ABU

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,585 mi
Last recorded169,585 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 169,585 miles

Offside Front seat belt damage

rear wiper

Fail 8 Aug 2017 169,558 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)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front seat belt damage

rear wiper

Pass 8 Aug 2016 160,417 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 160,417 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,310 miles

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

advise suspension tops rusty veiw restricted advise coil springs rusty advise pad warning light on

Fail 3 Mar 2015 148,310 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise suspension tops rusty veiw restricted advise coil springs rusty advise pad warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 134,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 134,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 129,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 114,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 100,984 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 100,984 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 91,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 80,607 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 74,162 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,066 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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AY51 ABU is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY51 ABU, 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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AY51 ABU is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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