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GN51 XWA

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,778 mi
Last recorded106,778 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 XWA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,778 miles

Front of chassis covered with sealant

Rear suspension components covered with sealant

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,877 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 91,877 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE STARTING TO FADE AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R STEAL BRAKE PIPES AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 82,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,849 miles

damage to offside outer sill

Fail 16 Oct 2012 81,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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)

damage to offside outer sill

Fail 11 Jul 2012 81,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to offside front sill

exhaust very heavily corroded

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

offside rear light lense broken

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 80,917 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in n/f and o/f rear wishbone bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in n/f and o/f rear wishbone bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2009 80,145 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,900 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 55,745 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2008 55,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,161 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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GN51 XWA is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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