MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coil springs corroded
corrosion underside
wipers deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion underside
wipers deteriorated
coil springs corroded
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
corrosion underside
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear 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)
corrosion underside
front tyres worn on edges
harsh play in front anti roll bar drop links
oil leak
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed via abs wires (3.6.B.4d)
both headlamp beam images weak
both rear brake pipes from hose to caliper corroded
both reverse lights not working
n/s/f indicator bulb slightly faded
spare wheel slightly insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed via abs wires (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres void of tread on inner and outer edges and close to legal limit
both headlamp beam images weak
both rear brake pipes from hose to caliper corroded
both reverse lights not working
n/s/f indicator bulb slightly faded
spare wheel slightly insecure
tyre tread depths both front 2mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 3mm 215/55R16 97W XL o/s/r 95H reinforced
tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.
tyre size: 215/55/16 97W XL.
tread depths: both front on 5.5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.
tyre size: 215/55/16 87W XL
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
tread depths: both front on 5.5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.
tyre size: 215/55/16 87W XL
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tread depths: both front on 2mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.
tyre size: 215/55 ZR 16 94W XL.
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tread depths: both front on 2mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.
tyre size: 215/55 ZR 16 94W XL.
tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 5mm.
tyre size: 215/55 ZR 16 97W xl
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r wheel is a steel wheel rest alloy.
tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 5mm.
tyre size: 215/55 ZR 16 97W xl
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall not exposing inner cords.
tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/sf on 2mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 6.5mm.
tyre size: 215/55/16 97H.
offside rear rear seat not fitted at time of test
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear rear seat not fitted at time of test
tyre tread depths n/s/f 5.5mm o/s/f 3.5mm n/s/r 5.5mm o/s/r 3mm 215/55r16 97h front 95h rear
movement to both front suspension top mountings
o/s wiper blade split
o/s/f tyre valve perished
tyre tread depths n/s/f new o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 3.5mm 215/55r16h
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s wiper blade split
both front tyre valves perished
movement to both front suspension top mountings
tyre tread depths n/s/f 4.5mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 3.5mm 215/55r16h
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear washer not working
rust in both front top suspension mounts
tyre dephs o/s/f8mm n/s/f7mm o/s/r5mm n/s/r8mm
tyre size 215/55 16h
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear washer not working
rust in both front top suspension mounts
tyre dephs o/s/f8mm n/s/f7mm o/s/r5mm n/s/r8mm
tyre size 215/55 16h
TYRES 21555R16H R/F n/s/f 4.0mm o/s/f 5.0mm both rear 4.0mm spare 8.0mm, n/s/f tyre 2.0mm on outer edge and perished,nail in n/s/r tyre and bald both edges, o/s/r tyre 2.0mm both edges and perishing
both front suspension lower arm rear bushes cracking slightly
o/s/f tyre 2.0mm on inner edge,R.washer has lack of fluid, slight play in both steering column and rack, both rear most seats not fitted so unable to fully check seatbelts,
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front number plate stained across letters and figures will require replaceing soon
offside wiper blade rubber spit on end
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BX51 YXZ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BX51 YXZ, 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 YXZ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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