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MU51 HFE

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,719 mi
Last recorded119,719 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 HFE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 119,719 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edges

Fail 21 Oct 2015 119,715 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edges

Fail 20 Oct 2014 114,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,499 miles

centre silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,349 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 109,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 107,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 104,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 98,165 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 92,080 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 92,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear metal brake pipes starting to pit and corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2007 82,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre has deep cut in tread but no cords visible.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 82,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre has deep cut in tread but no cords visible.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,743 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 67,808 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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MU51 HFE is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MU51 HFE, 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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MU51 HFE is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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