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GX51 LKK

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,776 mi
Last recorded138,776 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LKK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 138,776 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 137,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper link (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riggers holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Caliper link (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out riggers holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Bulb warning lamp on

Chip to screen

Front brake discs worn/corroding

Front brake pads warning low

Front brake pads warning low

Service lamp on

Slight play in steering wheel

n/s mirror damaged

o/s and n/s indicator cases condensating

o/s/r outer lamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre worn to edge

Pass 17 Jul 2018 128,333 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 128,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,919 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 115,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,276 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 106,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,261 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 96,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 85,386 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 85,386 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 76,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 76,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 71,022 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,102 miles

4x child seats fitted

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,227 miles

front brake discs lipped/corroded

n/s/f shock absorber top mount has play(just meets criteria)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 58,227 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/corroded

n/s/f shock absorber top mount has play(just meets criteria)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 51,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,914 miles

slight play n/s/f top shock mount

Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,484 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 39,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,667 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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GX51 LKK is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GX51 LKK, 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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GX51 LKK is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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