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BX51 YVD

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

201,771 mi
Last recorded201,771 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YVD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 201,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Frnt to rear pipes around rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill has corrosion not affecting any mountings within 30cm radius (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 190,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 178,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 162,108 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 162,106 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 148,640 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 148,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 138,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 125,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 113,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 95,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 86,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,655 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 YVD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BX51 YVD, 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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BX51 YVD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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