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BV51 CXN

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,865 mi
Last recorded183,865 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 CXN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 183,865 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 10 Jul 2021 183,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 10 Jul 2020 181,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 179,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 173,238 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 167,399 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 167,399 miles

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

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 159,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 153,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 148,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 148,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 143,395 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 136,104 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 128,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 120,113 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 119,816 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,007 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 101,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 101,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,101 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 89,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,661 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 62,132 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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BV51 CXN is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV51 CXN, 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 CXN is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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