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DX51 FDG

2001 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,043 mi
Last recorded186,043 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FDG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2013 186,043 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 155,604 miles

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1.5mm

strong advice n/s/f wishbone back rubber bush wearing

tyre wear on n/s/f outer edge poss tracking out

Pass 15 Dec 2010 149,247 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 138,914 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

engine oil leaks

n/s/f grill missing

spare tyre flat

Pass 31 Dec 2008 130,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 125,141 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 189,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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DX51 FDG is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DX51 FDG, 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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What year was DX51 FDG registered?

DX51 FDG is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is DX51 FDG safe to buy?

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