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GX51 UMS

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,782 mi
Last recorded177,782 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 UMS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 177,782 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 177,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 166,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 155,632 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 155,632 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 147,575 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 147,575 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 136,927 miles

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded on limit

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear seats removed at time of test

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 16 Dec 2011 126,974 miles

4 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Oil leak

rear chassis corroded in places

rear suspension components well corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 126,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

4 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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)

Oil leak

brake pad wear indicator on

bulb failure indicator on

engine oil level on minimum

engine temperature gauge not working

exhaust system well corroded

handbrake linkage return spring broken but linkage moving freely

n/s/f track rod end worn to limit of failure - best to renew

rear chassis corroded in places

rear suspension components well corroded

service indicator on

Pass 10 Dec 2010 114,367 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Front discs well worn

Handbrake cable return spring broken

Light corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Some corrosion to chassis within 30cm of front subframe mounts

Pass 7 Dec 2009 103,167 miles

all tyres have cuts & small stones wedged in treads

front & rear anti roll bars very rusted but working ok

underside of vehicle very dirty

wet test

Fail 7 Dec 2009 103,166 miles

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

all tyres have cuts & small stones wedged in treads

front & rear anti roll bars very rusted but working ok

underside of vehicle very dirty

wet test

Fail 17 Dec 2008 94,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 17 Dec 2008 94,132 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 19 Dec 2007 82,772 miles

flexi fuel cap type fitted

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front passenger seat facing rearwards at time of test

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edges and on limits

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge and on limits

passenger seats fitted to nearside front,offside rear at time of test

Fail 19 Dec 2007 82,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

flexi fuel cap type fitted

front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front passenger seat facing rearwards at time of test

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edges and on limits

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge and on limits

passenger seats fitted to nearside front,offside rear at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2006 72,813 miles

advisories from initial test still apply

Fail 15 Dec 2006 72,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f chassis rails

front brake discs very worn - o/s on limit of failure

Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,772 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 58,767 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 UMS is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UMS, 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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What year was GX51 UMS registered?

GX51 UMS is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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