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EX51 XYB

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,882 mi
Last recorded175,882 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XYB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 175,882 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2015 175,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 164,424 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 164,418 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 147,939 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 147,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 134,347 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 134,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,835 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 124,835 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 124,621 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake master cylinder cap damp due to caliper replacement

pin hole in n/s/f inner c.v boot

Pass 29 Oct 2010 111,510 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 111,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 96,726 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,331 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 85,331 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 78,585 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 63,585 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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EX51 XYB is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XYB, 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 EX51 XYB registered?

EX51 XYB is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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