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KS51 ZPU

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,354 mi
Last recorded161,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 161,354 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require to attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2021 161,354 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 3rd row seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require to attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,921 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 139,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may require to attention (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front upper strut has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r,may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r,may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sill panel have slight corroded,may require to attention

exhaust box end slight corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 139,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering inner gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may require to attention (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front upper strut has slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r,may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r,may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sill panel have slight corroded,may require to attention

exhaust box end slight corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 137,466 miles

both front indicator bulbs fading

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2017 137,439 miles

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

both front indicator bulbs fading

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2016 134,603 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 134,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 129,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,838 miles

n/s/r tyre near limit /o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 124,822 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 119,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

child seats fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2013 119,077 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,454 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,091 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,061 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 56,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 ZPU is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KS51 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

KS51 ZPU is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KS51 ZPU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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