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GX51 MYT

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 138,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front sills damaged

general underside corrosion

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

welding repairs poor

Fail 6 Feb 2019 138,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front sills damaged

general underside corrosion

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 130,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marginal pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear rear seats ()

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

brake pad warning message displayed

offside front inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

parking brake return spring broken (under vehicle)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 130,900 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases end of centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marginal pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear rear seats ()

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

brake pad warning message displayed

offside front inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

parking brake return spring broken (under vehicle)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,653 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 123,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Linkpin (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,561 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened left seatbelt webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre large cut in outer wall

Fail 6 Jan 2016 114,561 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened left seatbelt webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre large cut in outer wall

Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,120 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint/ball pin

Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,112 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 97,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,753 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 87,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 82,070 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,231 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 MYT is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MYT, 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 MYT is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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