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EX51 XXU

2001 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,871 mi
Last recorded204,871 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XXU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 204,871 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arms both corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 204,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arms both corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 197,746 miles

Both front tyres 3.0mm

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

No rear seats fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 197,746 miles

Both front tyres 3.0mm

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 189,361 miles

Both rear brake flexi ferruals corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Only both front seats fitted at time off test

Pass 17 Jun 2017 182,070 miles

NSF outer CV boot deteriated

all rear seats removed all rear seatbelts not checked

brake pipes in general corroded to limits

Fail 13 Jun 2017 182,070 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF floor/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

NSF outer CV boot deteriated

all rear seats removed all rear seatbelts not checked

brake pipes in general corroded to limits

Pass 16 Jun 2016 174,218 miles

in general light brake pipe rust greased over

no rear seats fitted

osf and nsf floor corroded

osf and nsf tyres close to limit

osf spring seat damaged

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 15 Jun 2016 174,218 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

in general light brake pipe rust greased over

no rear seats fitted

osf and nsf floor corroded

osf and nsf tyres close to limit

osf spring seat damaged

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Jun 2015 163,224 miles

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

Only front 2 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2015 163,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Only front 2 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,396 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 149,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 134,905 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

luggage preventing full inspection of rear seats

Fail 19 Mar 2013 134,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

luggage preventing full inspection of rear seats

Pass 16 Mar 2012 118,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Mar 2012 118,422 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,312 miles

front discs showing wear

Fail 26 Apr 2010 94,312 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs showing wear

Pass 7 May 2009 83,652 miles

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 7 May 2008 70,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,593 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,727 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 48,727 miles

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

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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EX51 XXU is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX51 XXU, 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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EX51 XXU is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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