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OU51 UPL

2001 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,419 mi
Last recorded79,419 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 UPL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,419 miles

Front Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 75,805 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 71,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise closer inspection to steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2010 55,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,173 miles

O/S/F SUSPENSION STRUT TOP MOUNTING IS VERY CORRODED. ADVISE THAT IT IS CHANGED SOON.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,211 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 46,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,851 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 37,851 miles

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

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 UPL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

OU51 UPL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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