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KV51 DZG

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,332 mi
Last recorded91,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 DZG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cetre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

eml light on dash

Fail 17 Jan 2012 91,332 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cetre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

eml light on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,014 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 84,970 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

REAR NO PLATE WATER MARKED

Pass 15 Dec 2009 78,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

eml light on dash

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,498 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,471 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 64,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 56,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated - unable to see brake pads clearly, suggest attention

engine management warning lamp illuminated

offside rear tyre pressure appears low

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2006 56,795 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated - unable to see brake pads clearly, suggest attention

engine management warning lamp illuminated

offside rear tyre pressure appears low

rear exhaust box corroding

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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KV51 DZG is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KV51 DZG, 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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KV51 DZG is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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