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DX51 XBL

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,767 mi
Last recorded138,767 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XBL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 138,767 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel within limits (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 138,767 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel within limits (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 133,504 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel To limit (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 133,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre to rear joining clamp (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel To limit (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 127,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 6 Dec 2013 122,410 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 114,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

center exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 109,207 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 102,866 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres are worn to warning bars

Pass 24 Nov 2010 102,866 miles

rear tyres are worn to warning bars

Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,574 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 91,574 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 87,175 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 87,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 77,806 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 77,709 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,687 miles

wrong chassis number has been entered on DVLA data base

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 XBL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 XBL, 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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DX51 XBL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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