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HX51 XGP

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,873 mi
Last recorded158,873 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 XGP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 158,873 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 158,873 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 135,299 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside door mirror inscure

Fail 18 Sep 2015 135,240 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose track rod end (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and miss shaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside door mirror inscure

Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,080 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

fuel filter insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2014 129,079 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

fuel filter insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 118,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn close to cords on outer edge!!!

nearside rear seat not fitted

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 29 Aug 2012 104,029 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside front tyre worn close to cords on outer edge!!!

nearside rear seat not fitted

offside front tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,639 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 92,639 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,265 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 75,118 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 66,288 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 59,477 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XGP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HX51 XGP, 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 HX51 XGP registered?

HX51 XGP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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