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DX51 FGJ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,461 mi
Last recorded160,461 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FGJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 160,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from the front pipe back (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill crushed, damaged and separated (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion everywhere (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre has some sidewall damage

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

eml on and flashing

gearbox bearings noisey

most of the brake pipes and both rear calipers are coated in grease restricting a proper inspection

no working dash lights

Pass 6 Oct 2016 149,619 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 149,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 141,010 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 28 May 2014 133,443 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 127,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 120,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 114,214 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 107,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 100,926 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 96,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management light and brake warning light on

Fail 26 Aug 2008 96,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management light and brake warning light on

Fail 31 Aug 2007 81,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,988 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 67,988 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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 FGJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DX51 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

DX51 FGJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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