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BNZ 8385

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,110 mi
Last recorded171,110 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 8385
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 171,110 miles

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

nearside front top suspension mount, slight play

offside front outer sill, corroded

offside front top suspension mount, slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2013 171,110 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front top suspension mount, slight play

offside front outer sill, corroded

offside front top suspension mount, slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2012 158,405 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)

unable to open tailgate

Fail 29 Dec 2011 158,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to open tailgate

Pass 29 Dec 2010 141,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 127,260 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 127,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 111,404 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 111,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 95,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jan 2008 95,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2007 77,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to o/s body sill

rear seats not fitted at time of test

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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BNZ 8385 is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BNZ 8385, 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 BNZ 8385 registered?

BNZ 8385 is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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