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BX51 YXZ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,227 mi
Last recorded165,227 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 165,227 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

wipers deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2018 165,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 155,359 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2017 154,646 miles

corrosion underside

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2017 154,645 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 141,738 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 141,738 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 133,702 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 215/55/16 97W XL.

Pass 9 May 2014 128,139 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 128,110 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 121,045 miles

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.

Fail 8 May 2013 121,045 miles

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.

Pass 26 May 2012 113,034 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 7mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 215/55 ZR 16 97W xl

Fail 25 May 2012 113,034 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 101,572 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,772 miles

offside rear rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2010 94,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 89,226 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 89,226 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,739 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 82,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,958 miles

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,

Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,176 miles

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

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 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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