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LJ51 NUU

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,840 mi
Last recorded141,840 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NUU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 141,840 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 139,639 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 139,244 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 135,611 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 135,303 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 131,145 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,940 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

o/s mirror housing loose

undertray fitted restricting view

Fail 31 May 2016 125,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

o/s mirror housing loose

undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 26 May 2015 118,340 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 118,139 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres low inner edges

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,508 miles

Front brake pads approx 2/3 worn

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

O/S/R tyre low tread on inner edge (nail in centre of tyre)

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

Slight oil leak from around back of engine

Slight weep from steering rack area

Fail 2 Jun 2014 109,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake pads approx 2/3 worn

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

O/S/R tyre low tread on inner edge (nail in centre of tyre)

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

Slight oil leak from around back of engine

Slight weep from steering rack area

Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,916 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight pas leak around rack

slight perishing n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 21 May 2012 90,250 miles

Both rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

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

Oil leak

PAS rack weaping

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 73,940 miles

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

front brake pads getting low & discs slightly lipped

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,055 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,631 miles

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,850 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,153 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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LJ51 NUU is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ51 NUU, 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 LJ51 NUU registered?

LJ51 NUU is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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