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BV51 CXD

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,045 mi
Last recorded143,045 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 CXD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 143,045 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 137,461 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 135,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,885 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 129,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,935 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Dec 2016 121,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Nov 2015 112,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Marginal Pass (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 112,309 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Marginal Pass (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,778 miles

nearside front lower forward outer sill damaged but not structual or loadbearing or excessive

offside front lower forward outer & inner sills heavily corroded but not loadbearing or structual or excessive

Fail 26 Nov 2014 103,772 miles

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

nearside front lower forward outer sill damaged but not structual or loadbearing or excessive

offside front lower forward outer & inner sills heavily corroded but not loadbearing or structual or excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,004 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,064 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 87,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,508 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,472 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,877 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Child seat fitted to centre seat - 2nd row - belt is insecure. Unable to properly check seat belt.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,355 miles

Baby seats fitted to offside and centre of vehicle

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Offside front indicator faded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,092 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Offside washer efficiency low

Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,751 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,523 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 33,523 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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BV51 CXD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BV51 CXD, 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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BV51 CXD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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