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KS51 XAW

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,554 mi
Last recorded197,554 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 XAW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 197,554 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 184,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 171,820 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 171,820 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 147,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 147,706 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 134,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 116,497 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 99,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 99,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,335 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 95,323 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 85,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,204 miles

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

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)

not all seat belts fully checked due to seats missing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 62,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low

n/s/r rear seat belt not fully chceked due to seat not fitted at time of test

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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KS51 XAW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KS51 XAW, 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 KS51 XAW registered?

KS51 XAW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is KS51 XAW safe to buy?

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