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KV51 EAO

2001 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,872 mi
Last recorded168,872 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EAO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2014 168,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise tracking

osf tyre 2005. 9 years old

very heavy oil leak from engine. requires attention

Pass 7 May 2013 154,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to front chassis legs

dampness around fuel fillter

exhaust corroded and some leaks

front discs worn

no.plates poor

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Fail 26 Apr 2013 154,521 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to front chassis legs

dampness around fuel fillter

exhaust corroded and some leaks

front discs worn

no.plates poor

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Apr 2012 139,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 139,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,520 miles

movement in o/s and n/s/front top suspension mounts

movement in o/s/f antiroll bar link.

slight movment in steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2011 125,110 miles

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

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

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

movement in o/s and n/s/front top suspension mounts

movement in o/s/f antiroll bar link.

slight movment in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2010 109,629 miles

both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

corrosion on o/s/r quarter panel/wheel arch

corrosion to underside of vehicle

dampness around power steering rack

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cable casings heavily deteriorated

heavy corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

n/s/f lower suspension arm outer ball joint boot split

play in both front anti roll bar link rods

play in steering rack

rear coil springs corroded

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

sills damaged

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2010 109,629 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

corrosion on o/s/r quarter panel/wheel arch

corrosion to underside of vehicle

dampness around power steering rack

engine oil leaks

handbrake cable casings heavily deteriorated

heavy corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

n/s/f lower suspension arm outer ball joint boot split

play in both front anti roll bar link rods

play in steering rack

rear coil springs corroded

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

sills damaged

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2009 97,227 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

corrossion to underside of vehicle

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2008 85,755 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 85,755 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers poor on screen, close to limits

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 60,344 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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KV51 EAO is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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