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BU51 FJK

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,448 mi
Last recorded154,448 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FJK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 154,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 142,168 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 134,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 129,634 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 129,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 123,835 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 120,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 112,794 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 112,794 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 104,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,573 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 87,221 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 87,221 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BU51 FJK is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU51 FJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 FJK registered?

BU51 FJK is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 FJK safe to buy?

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