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GX51 VLS

2001 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,892 mi
Last recorded141,892 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VLS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 141,892 miles

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

Rear exhaust box not secure.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 129,669 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 120,358 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 110,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 86,606 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 1 Nov 2013 86,529 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 9 Oct 2012 80,113 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2012 80,113 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,234 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 62,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,006 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,392 miles

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

most rear seats not fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,820 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 VLS is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

GX51 VLS is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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