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LF51 XBO

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,208 mi
Last recorded101,208 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XBO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,208 miles

'Knock' from rear - suggest attention

'Slackness' in offside driveshaft

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 101,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

'Knock' from rear - suggest attention

'Slackness' in offside driveshaft

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads appear ok but suggest attention

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,236 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated - brake pads all ok

Noise from rear coil springs - no fault found

Fail 8 Feb 2021 98,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - unable to see brakes clearly due to trims fitted so benefit of doubt given but suggest attention

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,973 miles

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

Corrosion to front outriggers and to outer sills

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Noise from nearside rear coil spring area - possible not seated correctly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 23 Jan 2020 95,921 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Corrosion to front outriggers and to outer sills

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Noise from nearside rear coil spring area - possible not seated correctly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,417 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected handbrake spring (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 94,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected handbrake spring (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,085 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Centre stop light not working

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 90,085 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Centre stop light not working

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 85,074 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 85,073 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central stop light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,286 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,602 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,852 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,394 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,474 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,751 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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LF51 XBO is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LF51 XBO, 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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LF51 XBO is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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