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KX51 BVL

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,946 mi
Last recorded113,946 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 BVL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,946 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,249 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 104,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,374 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 100,740 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 100,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,452 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,966 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

only one rear seat fit at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,080 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 63,998 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,260 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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KX51 BVL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX51 BVL, 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 KX51 BVL registered?

KX51 BVL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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