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NK51 FFT

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,221 mi
Last recorded155,221 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 FFT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 155,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 149,399 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 149,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 142,927 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 142,917 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front links (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing both front wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 134,474 miles

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

corrosion front discs

Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,640 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 120,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 104,046 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 3 Aug 2013 91,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 772,287 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 77,287 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,754 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 75,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 67,463 miles

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

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

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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NK51 FFT is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NK51 FFT, 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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NK51 FFT is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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