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BV51 DLJ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,739 mi
Last recorded165,739 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 165,739 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 154,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer tread bands are wearing thin. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of front to rear metal brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Row 3 seats have been removed. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 154,126 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/F chassis outrigger corroded within prescribed area of front sub frame near side rear mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer tread bands are wearing thin. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of front to rear metal brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Row 3 seats have been removed. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 151,438 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at midway and by union with rear flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe on Brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at midway and by union with rear flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe on Brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 151,435 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger from chassis by front subframe. (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at midway and by union with rear flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe on Brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at midway and by union with rear flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe on Brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 147,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near front subframe mounting (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 143,196 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 143,194 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 139,801 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front inner cv boot split and leaking grease

Fail 3 Aug 2013 139,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front inner cv boot split and leaking grease

Pass 24 Jul 2012 121,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 110,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 110,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 98,672 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 98,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad light on,rear number plate faded,nsfront brake hose rubbin leg on full lock, not damaged yet.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,085 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 76,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,335 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

brake warning light on dash panel

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,851 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 42,851 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,486 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 DLJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DLJ, 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 DLJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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