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LF51 ZGV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

205,900 mi
Last recorded205,900 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 205,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 205,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 189,996 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 189,996 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs worn

near side door mirror cracked

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 174,533 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 16 Jul 2010 174,533 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 8 Oct 2009 164,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 164,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 146,003 miles

front brake discs lipped...

light under body corrosion...

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses chaffing , now corrected , advise replacements...

permitted temp fuel cap fitted...

rear brake discs worn & corroding...

Pass 19 Oct 2007 127,033 miles

front brake discs lipped...

rear seats missing, seat belts not checked....

Pass 18 Oct 2006 110,012 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 110,006 miles

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

Both front tyre treads worn off edges due to running underinflated.

NSF tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed.

Surface damage to both front brake hoses.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 96,235 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 ZGV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LF51 ZGV, 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 ZGV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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