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OU51 FVL

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

227,553 mi
Last recorded227,553 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 FVL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 227,553 miles

Centre Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 227,553 miles

Centre Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 205,605 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 195,202 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 190,001 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 181,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 174,101 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 142,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 142,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 107,249 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2007 60,503 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,756 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 55,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 49,171 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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OU51 FVL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OU51 FVL, 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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OU51 FVL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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