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DX51 FLB

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,526 mi
Last recorded153,526 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FLB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 153,526 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 153,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 137,471 miles

rear n/s & o/s brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 137,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear n/s & o/s brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 123,252 miles

Deep cuts in n/s/r tyre tread and worn on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,579 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 110,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,708 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 96,708 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,729 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 85,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,644 miles

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

Rear number plate showing early signs of delaminating but still legible

Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,644 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate showing early signs of delaminating but still legible

Fail 8 Apr 2009 64,586 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,586 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,878 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering components

Fail 4 Apr 2008 56,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight wear in steering components

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,475 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,856 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

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 FLB is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

DX51 FLB is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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