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OU51 FVG

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,148 mi
Last recorded146,148 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 FVG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 146,148 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 146,142 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking front to back (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 144,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,845 miles

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

adv child seat n/s/r view belt only

Fail 10 Mar 2015 138,845 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

adv child seat n/s/r view belt only

Pass 24 Mar 2014 131,863 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb warning lamp on ?

engine managment light on ?

n/s/f-o/s/f mirrors are loose but not insecure

o/s/f lower arm rear bush is split with no play

Fail 20 Mar 2014 131,783 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb warning lamp on ?

engine managment light on ?

n/s/f-o/s/f mirrors are loose but not insecure

o/s/f lower arm rear bush is split with no play

Pass 28 Mar 2013 128,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 128,613 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 122,405 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 122,382 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 112,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,808 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 97,808 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,005 miles

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

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Fail 23 Mar 2009 84,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 8 Feb 2008 78,988 miles

rear number plate delaminating

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,144 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED,SEATS REMOVED EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING. †FRONT TYRES GETTING POOR ON INNER EDGES

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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OU51 FVG is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OU51 FVG, 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 OU51 FVG registered?

OU51 FVG is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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