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OU51 KCV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,257 mi
Last recorded163,257 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KCV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 163,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 160,605 miles

both front brake hose starting to crack up

Pass 17 Sep 2010 155,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 147,216 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 132,235 miles

offside screen washer poor

Fail 2 Sep 2008 131,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside screen washer poor

rear tyres worn on inner edges

screen washer fluid leak at front

Pass 4 Sep 2007 116,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,657 miles

engine oil leaks

rear registration plate in poor condition

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 KCV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

OU51 KCV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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