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BU51 WSL

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

108,122 mi
Last recorded108,122 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WSL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,122 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 108,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 102,894 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 102,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 99,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 99,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,795 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 99,677 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,645 miles

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

offside rear Tyre worn uneven

Fail 6 Sep 2012 95,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake wear worning light on

Engine management light on

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

offside rear Tyre worn uneven

Fail 26 Sep 2011 92,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise both front brake pipes corroded

advise engine light on

advise pad light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 92,745 miles

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

advise both front brake pipes corroded

advise engine light on

advise pad light on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,773 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 89,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,629 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Brake warning wires broken on o/s/r and n/s/f

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Part of front grill missing

Fail 13 Aug 2009 86,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

Brake warning wires broken on o/s/r and n/s/f

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Part of front grill missing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,361 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 75,361 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,420 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 55,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level down to minimum.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,931 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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BU51 WSL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BU51 WSL, 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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BU51 WSL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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