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K81 RLK

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,522 mi
Last recorded175,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK81 RLK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 175,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

both rear axle bushes starting to split

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 175,522 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

both rear axle bushes starting to split

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 171,332 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2017 164,380 miles

Central Front lever button missing but still operates

Fail 13 Jan 2017 164,380 miles

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

Central Front lever button missing but still operates

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge no cords showing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 155,297 miles

child seats in rear seat belts cant be check

Fail 5 Jan 2016 155,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Jan 2015 146,539 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 146,539 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 140,010 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 140,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 134,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 128,822 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 128,819 miles

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

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 14 Jan 2011 123,409 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 123,404 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 117,561 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 106,640 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 94,491 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 83,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 72,930 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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K81 RLK is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K81 RLK, 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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K81 RLK is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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