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N121 DMW

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,044 mi
Last recorded102,044 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 DMW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,044 miles

x2 rear tyres inners worn

Nearside cv boot small split

Nearside park brake lower effort.

offside cv boot small split

x2 exhaust brackets weak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,511 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 90,123 miles

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

Nearside wiper split still clears screen

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,603 miles

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator wires broken on nearside front

outer skin peeling off rear silencer

rear heat shield above silencer loose and rattling

Fail 4 Jun 2015 85,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator wires broken on nearside front

outer skin peeling off rear silencer

rear heat shield above silencer loose and rattling

Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,177 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition centre and rear exhaust sections

condition front brake discs

condition of air filter box

condition of rear registration plate

corrosion nearside front chassis leg

handbrake cable return spring broken

nearside front pad wear indicator wires broken

Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,177 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition centre and rear exhaust sections

condition front brake discs

condition of air filter box

condition of rear registration plate

corrosion nearside front chassis leg

handbrake cable return spring broken

nearside front pad wear indicator wires broken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,054 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of centre and rear exhaust sections

Fail 10 Jun 2013 76,054 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of centre and rear exhaust sections

Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,523 miles

advise front brake discs poor

Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,523 miles

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

advise front brake discs poor

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,414 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 55,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 49,975 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 49,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,783 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 45,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,382 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 33,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N121 DMW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N121 DMW, 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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N121 DMW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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