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DK51 EKA

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,609 mi
Last recorded160,609 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 EKA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2018 160,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D Bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front outer sills

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 154,130 miles

EPC Light On

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust Box Casing Hanging Off

Fail 5 Sep 2017 154,130 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust Blowing Excessively (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Snapped (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Downpipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Exhaust Hanger Poorly Repaired

EPC Light On

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust Box Casing Hanging Off

Pass 27 Sep 2016 147,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front metal brake pipe on calliper corroding

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (2.4.A.3)

handbrake efficiency requirements only just met repair or adjustment may be required

Fail 27 Sep 2016 147,732 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front metal brake pipe on calliper corroding

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (2.4.A.3)

handbrake efficiency requirements only just met repair or adjustment may be required

Pass 14 Sep 2015 140,378 miles

centre exhaust box poor condition

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2015 140,178 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

centre exhaust box poor condition

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre on legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2014 133,049 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 132,845 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit worn edges tread not cut as deep

Pass 18 Sep 2013 126,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 121,157 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 115,538 miles

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

heavy perishing cracking to o/s iner and outer tred edge, can't see cords at time

Pass 8 Sep 2010 111,580 miles

heavy perishing and cracking to n/s rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2010 111,567 miles

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

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

heavy perishing and cracking to n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 106,740 miles

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

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

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

heavy perishing and cracking to n/s/f / n/s/r and o/s/f tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2008 99,612 miles

near side rear and both front tyres cracking on tread shoulders.

small amount of play in near side front top suspension mount.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 81,046 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 81,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,079 miles

both rear tyres worn near to wear bars on outer edge.

near side front tyre worn near to wear bars

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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DK51 EKA is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK51 EKA, 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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DK51 EKA is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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