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FE51 YMP

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,404 mi
Last recorded146,404 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 YMP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 146,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both front jacking points corroded/holed

Pass 18 Aug 2021 141,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front jacking points corroded/holed

Pass 18 Aug 2020 137,598 miles

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 133,578 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower wings corroded

Front jacking points corroded both sides

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 130,087 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

front jacking points corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 127,687 miles

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

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

front jacking points corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,307 miles

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

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

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

front jacking points corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 125,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front jacking points corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 123,011 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

front jacking points corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 121,116 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 121,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 118,435 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 115,085 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,825 miles

both front tyres worn away on inner edges

corrosion on front to rear main brake pipes

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread perishing

only 5 seats fitted upright time of test

poor washer jet spray

various chips in a zone ok yet

Fail 1 Aug 2011 109,821 miles

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

both front tyres worn away on inner edges

corrosion on front to rear main brake pipes

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread perishing

only 5 seats fitted upright time of test

poor washer jet spray

various chips in a zone ok yet

Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking Brake Pull Spring Insecure

Slight Play O/S Front Drive Shaft

Pass 20 Jul 2009 87,264 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 87,249 miles

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,898 miles

main + rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,446 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on side walls

Fail 26 Jun 2007 62,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning symbol on dash

brake pipes rusting

n/s/r tyre worn heavily on both side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,866 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on side walls

Fail 24 Jul 2006 50,866 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre worn on side walls

Pass 31 Aug 2005 40,614 miles

Offside rear seat missing (belt not tested)

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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FE51 YMP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE51 YMP, 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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FE51 YMP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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