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HX51 KYR

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,814 mi
Last recorded228,814 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 KYR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021 228,814 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 212,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coil springs corroded .. all

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

outer sills corroded and damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2020 212,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coil springs corroded .. all

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

outer sills corroded and damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2019 195,948 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses perishing

both front outer cv boots in poor condition splitting at inner clip

corrosion to the offside outer sill

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

play to both front top suspension mountings

Fail 28 Feb 2019 195,948 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses perishing

both front outer cv boots in poor condition splitting at inner clip

corrosion to the offside outer sill

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

play to both front top suspension mountings

Pass 1 Mar 2018 176,578 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking / perishing

both front top suspension mountings heavily worn only just acceptable

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 176,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking / perishing

both front top suspension mountings heavily worn only just acceptable

previous welding repairs (req treatment)

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 161,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 161,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 137,283 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 137,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,478 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,267 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 94,688 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,180 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,520 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 79,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 73,424 miles

Centre rear seat not fitted.

Slight play both front suspension top mounts.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 73,424 miles

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

Centre rear seat not fitted.

Slight play both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 65,432 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 65,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 56,485 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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HX51 KYR is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HX51 KYR, 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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HX51 KYR is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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