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GN51 MSX

2001 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

138,999 mi
Last recorded138,999 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MSX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 138,999 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to first flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 138,999 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To first flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 138,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill within (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To first flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 131,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 131,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake efficiency only just met

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 124,306 miles

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

Nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test

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

Offside front outer c/v boot leaking slightly

Outer sills at front corroded, not within a prescribed area

Rear chassis, sub-frame and suspension components corroding

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 124,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test

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

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit at time of test, has to pass due to stepped tread design.

Outer sills at front corroded, not within a prescribed area

Rear chassis, sub-frame and suspension components corroding

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,192 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 117,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,020 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 103,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,175 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 92,175 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,017 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 77,013 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,362 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 71,362 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,918 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 65,918 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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GN51 MSX is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GN51 MSX, 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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GN51 MSX is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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