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OU51 TOH

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,285 mi
Last recorded202,285 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 202,285 miles

Brake warning lamp on (brakes appear ok)

Exhaust centre section blowing

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front brake flexi perished and cracking

Nearside front top mount noisey

Offside front brake flexi perished and cracking

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Play in steering arms

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear reg plate delaminating

Unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 9 Feb 2015 202,147 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake warning lamp on (brakes appear ok)

Exhaust centre section blowing

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front brake flexi perished and cracking

Nearside front top mount noisey

Offside front brake flexi perished and cracking

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Play in steering arms

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear reg plate delaminating

Unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 14 Feb 2014 196,305 miles

chlid seat fitted to n s r belt

coil springs corroded

corrosion to brake discs

engine under tray fitted

exhaust corroded and slight leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 185,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front shock tops wearing and slight play

both front tyres wearing low and damage on side walls

corrosion to brake pipes

front brake discs corroded and pads worn low

Pass 19 Feb 2013 185,488 miles

both front shock tops wearing and slight play

both front tyres wearing low and damage on side walls

corrosion to brake pipes

front brake discs corroded and pads worn low

Pass 6 Dec 2011 181,203 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 24 Nov 2011 181,180 miles

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 163,144 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 147,928 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 147,928 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 128,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 109,352 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 109,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 92,187 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 TOH is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TOH, 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 TOH registered?

OU51 TOH is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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