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BX51 YXP

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,964 mi
Last recorded211,964 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 211,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front McPherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 209,802 miles

Both front Macpherson strut has slight movement.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 206,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front macpherson strut has slight movement

Fail 28 Nov 2018 206,304 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front macpherson strut has slight movement

Pass 18 Nov 2017 202,282 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 202,279 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front inner sills marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front out riggers marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording small effort

Pass 1 Dec 2016 201,268 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Nov 2016 201,268 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2015 198,894 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both shock absorbed slightly reduced damping effect

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 192,884 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 192,884 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 187,516 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 187,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 179,470 miles

Centre exhaust insecure.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 179,470 miles

Centre exhaust insecure.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2011 172,178 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)

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

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

Slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 18 Nov 2010 165,427 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 165,426 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 154,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 147,506 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front wing mirror glass has slight crack

Fail 24 Nov 2008 147,493 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 139,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 128,622 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 128,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 128,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar links dust covers split

slight play in both strut top mounts

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 YXP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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