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OU51 TRZ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,691 mi
Last recorded101,691 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,691 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 99,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 92,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 92,538 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,176 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front out rigger holed and corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 76,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint top mount worn (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint top mount worn (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 76,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers not working (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Wheel insecure spare wheel insecure under vehicle (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint top mount worn (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint top mount worn (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,683 miles

Both front tyres perishing between the treads & the near side tyre has several small cuts in it

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear crash bar corroded

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

Undertrays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 1 Apr 2016 68,683 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres perishing between the treads & the near side tyre has several small cuts in it

Engine Management Lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear crash bar corroded

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

Undertrays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management fault warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,545 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,975 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,051 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,051 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Brake pads low warning lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,708 miles

both rear tyres pershed and cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,179 miles

Exhaust clamp to rear box and exhaust centre mounting bracket rusting away.

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

O/S/F tyre wearing inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,238 miles

front brake pads approx half worn

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,630 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 TRZ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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