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EX51 YCC

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,511 mi
Last recorded85,511 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 85,511 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightcorrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 80,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between middle and rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,651 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 75,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,688 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 61,688 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,666 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Signs of Corrosion on the Underside of Vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2019 60,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Signs of Corrosion on the Underside of Vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2018 60,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,018 miles

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

front cv boots weeping inner clips area

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished

intercooler pipe eng support bracket broken

n/s/f top strut mounting worn

o/s/f a nd n/s/r tyres worn low

rear index plate faded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 59,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

front cv boots weeping inner clips area

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished

intercooler pipe eng support bracket broken

n/s/f top strut mounting worn

o/s/f a nd n/s/r tyres worn low

rear index plate faded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,139 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

n/s/r tyre perished and worn low on edges

o/s/f door mirror lock insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,150 miles

slight dirt ingress rear number plate

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,981 miles

both rear seats missing unable to test rear belts

Fail 28 Feb 2014 53,981 miles

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

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

both rear seats missing unable to test rear belts

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,246 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,204 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,003 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 47,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,974 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear 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)

wipers worn smeary

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

n/s/r tyre non reinforced type

o/s/f mirror base lock broken

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,064 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 33,955 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,955 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,566 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 YCC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

EX51 YCC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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