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HF51 PVV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

226,780 mi
Last recorded226,780 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 PVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 226,780 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 226,378 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 188,117 miles

offside rear tyre wearing from inner tread shoulder

Pass 8 Sep 2010 159,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 123,103 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 123,103 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 122,352 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 122,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 114,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 107,943 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 94,988 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 72,738 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 68,924 miles

front and rear tyres are different sizes

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 PVV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PVV, 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 HF51 PVV registered?

HF51 PVV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is HF51 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 PVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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