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CU51 DYF

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,419 mi
Last recorded175,419 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 DYF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 175,419 miles

Front n/s+o/s macpherson strut has play at top mount

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear n/s+o/s wheel arches corroded

all steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 175,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front n/s+o/s macpherson strut has play at top mount

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear n/s+o/s wheel arches corroded

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 168,353 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s on suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear n/s+o/s suspension arms corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 168,272 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack gaiter split n/s+o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s on suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear n/s+o/s suspension arms corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 160,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened monting palte (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (2.4.A.3)

hand brake cabels a deteriaing n/s o/s

n/s o/s inner ans outer sill a corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 160,058 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened monting palte (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (2.4.A.3)

hand brake cabels a deteriaing n/s o/s

n/s o/s inner ans outer sill a corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 150,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front to rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi's light corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s o/s (2.2.D.2d)

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

all metal brake pipes have been underseald

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear shock covers corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 150,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front to rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi's light corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s o/s (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all metal brake pipes have been underseald

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear shock covers corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 141,733 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2014 141,733 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2013 133,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components has lighyt corrosion

rear exhaust is corroded

rear shocks covers a corroded

steering wheel and driver seat a deteriating

Fail 30 Sep 2013 133,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components has lighyt corrosion

rear exhaust is corroded

rear shocks covers a corroded

steering wheel and driver seat a deteriating

Pass 7 Sep 2012 129,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 125,708 miles

rear discs slightlt worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers fitid front

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

all front suspension has corrosion

all rear suspension componants has corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2010 117,866 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all frunt and rear steering and suspension components a corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

frunt brake discs worn

n/s o/s rear shock dust covers a corroded

o/s n/s frunt seats worn

Fail 2 Oct 2010 117,866 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all frunt and rear steering and suspension components a corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

frunt brake discs worn

n/s o/s rear shock dust covers a corroded

o/s n/s frunt seats worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 106,143 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 78,996 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 78,996 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,906 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine shield fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2005 56,372 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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CU51 DYF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU51 DYF, 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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CU51 DYF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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