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GX51 UKW

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,563 mi
Last recorded113,563 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 UKW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 113,563 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,395 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 101,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion where sub frame bolts to body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

slight free play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,100 miles

cat heat shield is insecure

centre stop light has a bulb not working

engine management light is on

front exhaust mount has snapped off

nearside inner cv gator is split

offside front strut top mount is worn

rear exhaust box clamp has snapped

Fail 10 Oct 2016 90,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

cat heat shield is insecure

centre stop light has a bulb not working

engine management light is on

front exhaust mount has snapped off

nearside front strut top mount is noisy in operation and close to a failure

nearside inner cv gator is split

offside front strut top mount is worn

rear exhaust box clamp has snapped

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,619 miles

centre stop lamp has a bulb not working

engine management light is on

front exhaust mount has snapped off

front struts top mounts are worn

off side rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

steering rack is slightly worn and noisy in operation

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,376 miles

centre stop lamp has a bulb not working, cat heat sheild is insecure, front struts top mounts are worn excessively, power steering is slightly knotchy in operation

Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,652 miles

off side front outrigger is corroded, off side rack gator has collapsed, front struts top mounts are worn

slight play in column, centre stop lamp has a bulb not working, near side front tyre is worn on the inner edge, off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge, off side rear tyre is worn unevenly, off side front antiroll bar link gator is insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,957 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside front out rigger corroded, both front top strut mounts worn, offside front antiroll bar link ball joint gaitor inscure, offside rack gaitor collapsed, both front lower arm rear bushs weak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,751 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine light on, both front tyres worn low both edges,front drop links poor, front chassis legs corroded, nsr tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,346 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 27,348 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,031 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 25,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,443 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 21,885 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 21,883 miles

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

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 UKW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GX51 UKW, 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 UKW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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