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BV51 CXR

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,738 mi
Last recorded157,738 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 CXR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 157,738 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 157,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 149,936 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 149,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 139,179 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 130,251 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 130,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 120,245 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 120,244 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 108,975 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 108,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 103,278 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,919 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner surface.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 92,444 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 92,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 82,955 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 82,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,972 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CXR is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV51 CXR, 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 CXR is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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