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HF51 BNV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,846 mi
Last recorded141,846 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 BNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 141,846 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 141,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 139,003 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 137,030 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 137,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,750 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 133,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,573 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 123,928 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 118,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 97,417 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,493 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,616 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,643 miles

Nearside front tyre has a chunk cut out of the side walll

Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,785 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,501 miles

Advise: Moisture in both front head lights

Both rear seats missing

Pass 21 Jul 2007 20,682 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,016 miles

both top suspension mounts are close to limit

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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HF51 BNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HF51 BNV, 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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HF51 BNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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