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KE51 VFK

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,504 mi
Last recorded141,504 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VFK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 141,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate damaged

slight play in front strut top mounts both sides

Fail 24 Sep 2016 141,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate damaged

slight play in front strut top mounts both sides

Pass 30 Sep 2015 132,661 miles

Corrosion to Nearside front Chassis,

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front tyre worn on edge.

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 132,661 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Corrosion to Nearside front Chassis,

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 124,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,521 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 107,273 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2012 107,273 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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 Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2011 99,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 99,362 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 83,855 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 76,179 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 71,259 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 59,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,713 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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KE51 VFK 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 75%.

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 KE51 VFK, 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 KE51 VFK registered?

KE51 VFK is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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