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EK51 ZGP

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,849 mi
Last recorded119,849 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZGP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 119,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

engine light on

rear exhaust clamp poor

Fail 26 May 2016 119,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine light on

rear exhaust clamp poor

Pass 18 May 2015 112,435 miles

Battery clamp missing , recommend attention

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; n/s/r & o//s/r inner pipes corroded at hose connection

Brakes ; o/s parking brake cable corroded

E.M.L. warning lamp on , recommend diagnostics

Engine cover / other covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; n/s/f & o/s/f sill seams damaged

Spare wheel secured by strap , recommend attention

Wheel nuts covered at rear

Fail 18 May 2015 112,435 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery clamp missing , recommend attention

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; n/s/r & o//s/r inner pipes corroded at hose connection

Brakes ; o/s parking brake cable corroded

E.M.L. warning lamp on , recommend diagnostics

Engine cover / other covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; n/s/f & o/s/f sill seams damaged

Spare wheel secured by strap , recommend attention

Wheel nuts covered at rear

Pass 13 May 2014 100,948 miles

Brakes ; o/s/f A.B.S. sensor wire slightly damaged

Engine ; oil level at minimum

Note ; battery cover missing & associated moulding broken , coolant expansion tank insecure

Note ; spare wheel supported with ratchet strap , recommend attention

Various covers / under guard s & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered , o/s/f cover missing

Fail 13 May 2014 100,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes ; o/s/f A.B.S. sensor wire slightly damaged

Drivers view ; n/s door mirror insecure , recommend attention

Engine ; oil level at minimum

Note ; battery cover missing & associated moulding broken , coolant expansion tank insecure

Note ; spare wheel supported with ratchet strap , recommend attention

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Various covers / under guard s & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered , o/s/f cover missing

Pass 23 May 2013 91,718 miles

rear box in poor condition

Fail 22 May 2013 91,718 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,413 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 89,413 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 82,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,007 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,289 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 69,259 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 61,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,319 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,688 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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EK51 ZGP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK51 ZGP, 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 EK51 ZGP registered?

EK51 ZGP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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