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BX51 YUV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,332 mi
Last recorded95,332 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YUV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 95,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,821 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,485 miles

Brake lining indicator on

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,485 miles

Brake lining indicator on

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 77,162 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 77,162 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 2 May 2012 69,329 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clonk on steering? oil leaks?

warning light on dash (brakes)?

Pass 2 May 2012 69,329 miles

clonk on steering? oil leaks?

warning light on dash (brakes)?

Pass 28 Apr 2011 201,514 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 201,514 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 192,045 miles

Oil leak

fen belt incecured

Fail 30 Apr 2010 192,045 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

fen belt incecured

Fail 27 Oct 2009 191,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 189,031 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 9 Oct 2008 189,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 179,785 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 48,793 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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BX51 YUV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BX51 YUV, 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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What year was BX51 YUV registered?

BX51 YUV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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