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OU51 UHE

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,109 mi
Last recorded84,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 UHE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,109 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2013 84,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

Fail 26 Jul 2012 82,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 78,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,614 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 74,202 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s antiroll bar dust boots split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,202 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s antiroll bar dust boots split

Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,614 miles

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2008 62,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 62,430 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perished

Spare tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,111 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 UHE is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

OU51 UHE is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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