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GX51 YMK

2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

245,638 mi
Last recorded245,638 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S94,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YMK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 245,638 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 245,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 236,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 235,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 212,813 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 212,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 165,810 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 122,199 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 122,199 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI S?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
10,722
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 16
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 8
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 8
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 7
position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance 6
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GX51 YMK is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 94,189 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 TDI S fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 YMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX51 YMK registered?

GX51 YMK is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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