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DK51 LXR

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,068 mi
Last recorded188,068 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 LXR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 188,068 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 188,068 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 182,292 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 182,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 173,640 miles

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

strong advisory on all brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2012 169,365 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 161,617 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 161,617 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2010 143,600 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 143,600 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 127,054 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 127,054 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 110,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 96,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,991 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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DK51 LXR is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK51 LXR registered?

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

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